Latest Lone worker protection News

Argyll helps co-operative farms increase lone worker safety
posted on 06/03/2012

Argyll Lone Worker Solutions secures a two-year contract with Co-operative Farms. The contract win comes on the back of the latest HSE figures which show there were almost 1,000 incidents where lone workers in the agricultural sector suffered fatal or major injuries in 2010/11. The Dunoon-based security specialists will provide Co-operative Farms with 80 MobiCare devices. The BS8484 certified security solution will be distributed among the company’s employees who spend much of their working day in remote conditions. MobiCare converts a user’s existing mobile phone into a comprehensive Lone Worker risk management tool. There is an integrated panic button installed in the MobiCare solution to raise the signal to Argyll’s independent Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) if required. The ARC monitors every alert that comes through and is able to distinguish any false alarms before alerting the relevant authorities or emergency services. MobiCare also features an application which allows th... [more]

Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system installed at Fulham Football Club to protect patrons
posted on 09/02/2012

Fulham Football Club, London’s oldest first class football club, has installed Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system in its 22,000-seat stadium. Genetec is a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions. When Fulham recently sought a new video surveillance platform, Nicholas Pendlebury, Head of IT Projects at Fulham, brought on EMC, a global provider of information technology services, to assist in the design of a new system. Genetec’s Omnicast was chosen for its open architecture and its ability to improve both security and operational processes at once; not only enhancing safety but also crowd control and monitoring procedures. Fulham required undisrupted video coverage, as well as image quality that would enable operators to zoom in on individual faces in a crowd. Sixty-three Axis Communications cameras, 25 of which are PTZ, utilizing joysticks for simple camera angle manipulation were installed. Using Axis’s ... [more]

Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services partner to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA and Canada
posted on 31/10/2011

Cost resulting from lone worker risk in the USA is considerable with workplace violence costing around $121 billion per annum with an additional $16 million in lost wages according to figures released by NIOSH in 2011. Data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics also suggest that 5% of private industry establishments experience at least one incident of workplace every year. In Canada there are similar trends with the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics also stating that one in six crimes occurs in the workplace. Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. Identicom are teaming up with G4S Justice Services in order to facilitate a range of solutions to help lone workers dynamically assess and reduce risks faced as part of their job. G4S Justice Services is the premier provider of advanced mon... [more]

Bold Gemini manages existing and legacy systems at Oldham Council's Emergency Management Centre
posted on 21/10/2011

Oldham Council has invested in a new state-of-the-art Emergency Management Centre (EMC). Central to this strategy is the will to support the community in the face of a range of natural and man made risk factors. Situated against the picturesque backdrop of the South Pennines, Oldham Council’s remit extends across a mix of urban and rural areas. While this rustic scenery is a source of pleasure for most of the time, the weather can turn severe with floods and heavy snow on occasions. In addition, the town itself has not been immune from some of the social issues associated with many post-industrial areas. However, the Oldham EMC is not just for crisis handling. It also carries out a range of routine but essential tasks such as providing a 24 hour contact point for the authority and public space CCTV monitoring. The EMC provides high quality local security monitoring services, with a Mobile Response Team and a close relationship with Greater Manchester Police. Another esse... [more]

Orange selects Guardian24 for its Lone Worker from Orange safety solution in the public sector
posted on 14/10/2011

Guardian24 has announced it will now partner with Orange on its ‘Lone Worker from Orange’ service. This service aims to help public sector organisations support their staff who work alone and to meet their legal obligations to ensure the safety of staff working alone. Guardian24 provides mobile and smartphone-based technology to allow lone workers to log daily tasks, GPS locations and to raise an alert in times of need. Orange selected Guardian24 as its partner for their Lone Worker from Orange safety solution in the public sector. Guardian24 has over 35,000 UK subscribers and already works with over 400 public and private sector organisations. These include Fife Council, Hyde Housing, Genesis Housing, Hospice of the Valleys and Fermanagh District Council. The system is also used by 12 of the G15 Housing Associations and by almost 30 NHS trusts across the country. Jim Irving, CEO of Guardian24 comments: “Lone working is a growing trend in many organisations, and it is imperative... [more]

Other Security news and resources