LEGISLATION 6 min read What is lone worker BS 8484 and why is it important? Written by Don Cameron, StaySafe Lone worker devices and ARC response services are accredited by the British Standards Association under BS 8484. Here we take … Read More
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Workplace Hazards
1 in 6 would not report identified workplace hazards despite 25% admitting that they or someone they worked with had been harmed at work. … Read More
History of Workplace Health and Safety
Health and Safety is very different now from when the idea first originated. Find out when the idea of workplace health and safety started to be taken seriously and how has it progressed and developed.
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Police warning on dangers of lanyards
Many organisations provide their employees with lone worker solutions that are attached to a lanyard and worn around their neck. However, UK police have recently released a warning on the potential dangers of wearing a lanyard while driving.
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Safety Culture
Humans by nature are highly influenced by our environment and those around us. When entering a new workplace, we are likely to adapt to our surroundings rather than go against the flow, even if it means ignoring the company’s rules.
Find out more about why creating a positive safety culture is crucial in establishing lasting behaviours in our staff and how you can put this in place. … Read More
Dynamic Risk Assessments
Dynamic risk assessment is the practice of mentally observing, assessing and analysing an environment while we work, to identify and remove risk. The process allows individuals to identify a hazard on the spot and make quick decisions in regards to their own safety. … Read More
Lone Worker Safety Devices
Lone worker safety devices have become increasingly popular as companies search for ways to monitor their staff’s safety. These devices have been specifically designed to protect workers from the challenges that come with working alone. … Read More
Transforming negative attitudes on health and safety
Attitudes on health and safety in the workplace have come a long way from the days of child labour and factories riddled with hazards. Ever-tightening legislation continues to put more pressure on businesses to crack down on health and safety … Read More
Lone Worker Safety Expo 2019
We are glad to announce that StaySafe will be exhibiting at the 2019 Lone Worker Safety Expo. The event takes place on the 15th October at the King’s Fund in central London. Attendees will have access to health and safety … Read More
