Wildfires are a common natural hazard that occur across much of the world. Caused by a combination of weather, wind and dry underbrush, wildfires can consume acres of land in mere minutes. On average, more than 100,000 wildfires clear 4-5 … Read More
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Lone worker app market on the rise statistics confirm
According to recent statistics, there has been a huge rise in the market for lone worker protection solutions. Figures are estimated to hit 260 million by 2022 across Europe and North America, a huge increase from the 110 million recorded … Read More
Identifying your lone workers – understanding the roles & risks
Lone working 4 min read Identifying your lone workers – understanding the roles & risks Research has shown that 64% of UK employees who regularly work without close contact or supervision would not consider themselves a lone worker. That’s a … Read More
More than a third of employees too scared to report workplace injuries
In an ideal world, employees should feel comfortable to report any injuries, unsafe situations or near-misses to their employer. After all, having insight into the real-life situations that staff are facing enables employers to carry out much more thorough risk … Read More
In the news: Lone train driver attacked
A tube driver was attacked in the UK last month after fighting passengers forced their way into her cab. The driver was driving a train between King’s Cross and Angel station late in the evening when the two men screamed … Read More
Live terror investigations in the UK reaches 676
The number of terror investigations has risen sharply in the last few months, increasing from “over 500” in March to 676 by the end of June, revealed a PM spokesperson today. This statement comes the day after a terror attack … Read More
HSE stats reveal rise in workplace fatalities
HSE’s annual statistics released earlier this month, show that the number of fatal workplace injuries in the UK has stabilised in recent years. In the year ending March 2018, 144 lives were lost due to a workplace injury, while a … Read More
Protecting Lone Workers from sexual harassment in the workplace
Last week, StaySafe attended the Health and Safety Expo at the London Excel, where we tuned in to some important talks regarding Lone Worker safety. Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms and is shockingly more common than … Read More