New sentencing guidelines issued for safety breaches
The Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC) has published a
definitive guideline on the sentencing of corporations for
corporate manslaughter under the Corporate Manslaughter
and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and health and safe
Help for domestic abuse victims
Following comprehensive trials and
successful deployment by Devon &
Cornwall Constabulary, Strathclyde
Police has introduced the use of
Argyll technology to protect repeat
victims of domestic abuse.
Strathclyde Police
Body worn device
Public safety technology expert,
Argyll, has announced the launch of
‘Companion’, an innovative body
worn device that provides users with
a discreet method of summoning
assistance to their precise location.
Companion
Risky location warnings
At the recent Emergency Scotland
2011 exhibition, lone worker service
provider, Argyll, announced the
release of PRiSM a
Proactive Risk and Safety
Management service.
PRiSM is a free of charge
service to Argyll’s cli
Win up to £250k for lone workers
Safeguarding specialists Argyll are celebrating the Commonwealth Games by offering a competition to win up to £250k of free services for 2,014 lone workers.
The rise of lone worker protection
A decade ago, few health and safety managers were required to be aware of risks associated with what are now known as lone workers. But as working practices have evolved so has the need for employers to consider the protection of their employers who work alone. Patrick Dealtry charts the rise of the lone worker protection industry and makes some predictions for the future.
Personal safety app
Companion, part of the SmartCare range, is a personal safety app which provides a discreet method for summoning assistance during a time of need.
24 hour response
Communicare 247, formerly Argyll Lone Worker, offers a range of products which can track the movements of lone workers – and, because they are BS8484 certified, the company says they can guarantee a police response if an alarm is raised.
Lone worker safety
With winter approaching, the risks facing lone workers across the UK are beginning to grow. Many employers recognise the potential hazards their staff face but not all are taking adequate steps to minimise risks.
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