Working Alone

Working Alone

A worker is considered “working alone”, when they are the only worker present at a worksite, cannot be seen or heard by another worker, and/or where assistance is not readily available in the event of an injury, threat or illness. Keep in mind, even when multiple...
Why “Stay Calm” Is Not a Crisis-Response Plan

Why “Stay Calm” Is Not a Crisis-Response Plan

It’s easy to tell people to “stay calm” in the event of an emergency. We hear the “stay calm” message so frequently that it has turned into a meme, a running joke. “Remain calm in the event of a water landing,” we’re...
Mass Notification Systems and Mobile Workers

Mass Notification Systems and Mobile Workers

What is a Mass Notification System? Simply put, a mass notification system is a unified system that allows you (the employer) to broadcast one-way messages and notifications to a large group of people simultaneously in an emergency or other time-sensitive situation....