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The impact of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act(12/12/2007)
The introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 represents a substantial change in the management of health and safety. Coming into force on 6 April 2008, the new legislation will make it possible for companies and government bodies to face prosecution should gross management failure result in the death of a person – be they an employee, a member of the public or any other individual. Under existing legislation, ... [more]
Lone worker software achieves recognition at Scottish Software Awards(24/11/2007)
The Scottish Software Awards, which attracted over 100 entrants, was held on 23rd Nov 2007 at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Glasgow. Argyll’s “CommuniCare” lone worker software was judged ‘Runner Up’ in the category for: Best Wireless/mobile Software Solution (Sponsored By Wireless Innovation. This award recognises Argyll as a company that has developed an innovative software solution for the wireless/mobile market sector. The judges assessment wa... [more]
Exclusive pricing plan for NHS and government lone worker safety(13/11/2007)
Argyll has announced an exclusive offer for the NHS and local and central government, available until the end of March 2008. Included in the offer is a choice of bespoke lone worker safety devices including the new MobiCare GPS and IdentiCare. Services can also be operated using existing mobile phones. Public sector clients will also benefit from a financial contribution contribution toward specialist lone working training delivered either thr... [more]
Free road shows demonstrate how technology can be harnessed to support flexible working practices(18/10/2007)
Argyll has joined forces with Orange Business Services in a series of road shows to demonstrate how technology can be harnessed to support flexible working practices. Designed to show how companies can utilize the latest technology to become more productive and keep employees safe and secure, Orange and Argyll, together with other partners, will be giving presentations and demonstrations of a range products to support mobile workers. Free of c... [more]
Trading Standards implement integrated lone worker solution from Argyll(13/09/2007)
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 specify that employers must identify potential hazards, assess the risks involved and put measures in place to avoid or control the risks associated with lone workers. When an Animal Health Officer from Cornwall County Council Trading Standards Service was attacked whilst on a site visit to a farm with a veterinary surgeon, they decided to rev... [more]
MobiCare GPS enables managers to monitor their workers' daily risk activity(03/09/2007)
Argyll has launched MobiCare GPS, an enhanced model of its existing MobiCare unit. MobiCare GPS provides managers with highly accurate GPS location information, pinpointing staff to within five metres, thereby enabling them to monitor their workers’ daily risk activity and confirm their safety at the end of a workday. Also incorporating a duress function, which meets employers Duty of Care and aids compliance with current Health and Safety le... [more]
CommuniCare makes Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital NHS Foundation Trust lone workers feel safer(23/07/2007)
Argyll is providing Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with a total solutions package that includes CommuniCare, operator response, tracking, training, configuration with the mobile network and ongoing support. A winner of the Top 40 Hospitals Award for the seventh year running, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of three hospital sites, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Ho... [more]
Safety monitoring for lone workers without a mobile phone(09/07/2007)
Safeguarding lone workers in industries such as forestry, agriculture, construction, cargo and marine can be a problem for employers as the nature of their work may make it inappropriate for employees to use a mobile phone to raise an alarm in the event of an accident or attack. Now, Argyll Telecom has launched MaxCare, an accurate waterproof device, which can be worn comfortably on the arm, leg, shoulder or waist – it can even be sewn into an it... [more]
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