Three Reasons to Invest in Lone Worker Safety
It is estimated that 22% of today’s working population can be considered lone workers. With increasing pressures on businesses to enhance profits and productivity, and an increase in automation and new technologies, this number continues to grow year on year.
While lone working allows organisations to operate in a more efficient manner, with it comes a new set of health and safety challenges. Lone workers are more vulnerable to the risks of violence, abuse, accident and injury as any risk they face, is faced alone.
But should organisations be taking extra care when protecting their lone working staff?
This guide outlines three business reasons why you should take lone worker safety seriously; legal, moral and financial.