Worker safety is a priority for all your employees, but for some workers, it's a little harder to monitor. It's estimated that there are 53 million lone workers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. These workers operate in some very high risk environments. Here are some of the dangers remote lone workers are at higher risk for:
- Exhaustion
- Heat stress
- Slips and falls
- Electrocution
- Toxic or flammable gases
Connectivity can be lifesaving to remote workers in distress. Portable gas detectors are a must for lone remote workers. Smartphone apps communicate with cloud-based devices for constant monitoring.
Cellular networks are often unreliable or nonexistent at remote jobsites. To stay connected, a dual mode modem is an option. It will use cellular when available, but will automatically switch to satellite transmission when there is no cellular signal. This can ensure the proper response time for panic alarms, unsafe gas levels, or other events, and can facilitate the rapid dispatching of first responders in case of emergency.
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