The lone worker safety app StaySafe and conflict resolution trainers IKON Training are offering businesses the tools and advice to keep staff safe whilst they work and travel alone.
The two companies say that they are offering a ‘one stop shop’ for lone worker safety training and technology.
James Crown, Training manager at IKON Training, says: “Training is crucial in providing lone workers with the skills and confidence they need to leave a difficult situation, defuse tension and pick up on ques that something might not be right. We offer a customised approach to conflict resolution training, to equip individuals and organisations with these essential skills. However, in addition to comprehensive training, it is crucial that organisations also keep an accurate log of staff locations and give them a way to quickly and discreetly signal for help if needed. This is where StaySafe comes in.”
StaySafe is an app and cloud-based monitoring service which tracks a lone worker’s location via GPS and alerts their manager if they do not check-in within a specified time. The app works on iPhone, Android and Windows and offers such functions as panic button, check-in, GPS tracking, man-down and duress alerts.
And Don Cameron, CEO, StaySafe, says: “Training and monitoring are both crucial parts of lone worker safety, and can help organisations to meet their legal duty of care. Training staff and equipping them with a safety device, helps to create a positive safety culture where all staff are aware of risk and are able to keep themselves safe. IKON Training provide a great programme, and together, we can offer our clients a robust and effective solution to all aspects of lone worker safety.”
Louise Ballard at IKON Training adds; “It’s important that employees feel safe at work, no matter if they’re Lone Workers or not. When people feel safe they perform their job roles better which is more effective for both the employee and the employer. IKON training aims to keep people safe and partnering with StaySafe enables us to provide an extra level of safety.”
For more from IKON, visit http://www.ikontraining.co.uk/blog/importance-lone-working/.
