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Lone Worker Safety - Your Cell Phone Doesn’t Cut It

Randall Arms Lone Worker Safety September 04, 2024

Connected Devices for Lone Worker Safety

G7 Lone Worker monitors ensure your most vulnerable team members are never truly alone but connected through a wearable technology lifeline that links them to immediate help if needed.

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Transcript

Hey, everyone. It's Randall Arms, Channel Operations Manager here from Blackline Safety. Today, I'll talk about the importance of specialized safety devices for lone work safety and discuss some strategies to hopefully reduce the risk in potentially hazardous environments.

Now, recently, I came across a trend of using mobile phones as IoT devices for lone work. Now being a lone work safety specialist in the industry for more than a decade, I would say relying solely on phones for safety in the work situations is some pretty risky business. Now as we all know, smartphones are versatile, but they are not suitable for lone work.

Your typical iPhone or Android aren't intrinsically safe, and they lack specialized features that you will need for lone work safety. In hazardous environments, it's best to limit those distractions to perform the task. This way, workers can focus on the work to complete the job safely.

Now, as we know, don't compromise safety for convenience. Let's make sure that we are choosing the solutions that offer reliability and effectiveness even though they may require extra effort or investment.

When it comes to lone work, rely on devices that are specifically designed to mitigate the risk. Look for those connected devices that are offering features such as SOS alerts and 24/7 monitoring.

This way, you're providing a comprehensive level of protection. Now as we all strive for a safer work environment, make sure that we are sharing the importance of using such specialized devices and sharing the information on limitations of relying on mobile phones with colleagues and peers.

Remember, safety is paramount, and compromising with half-baked solutions is only gonna get you half-baked results. Hopefully, this message has been useful for you. Thank you, and I'll see you again soon.

Channel Operations Manager
Areas of Expertise
  • Lone Worker Safety
  • Process Safety Management
  • Safety Training & Education
Randall Arms is a seasoned safety professional with a 15-year career dedicated to process safety and worker empowerment. He has a rich history of managing safety processes to facilitate the implementation of best-in-class safety initiatives within companies for their lone worker programs. His comprehensive approach ensures both employee well-being and operational excellence across diverse workplace environments. From his roots in the fire service, Randall evolved through distribution and ground-level Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) roles in manufacturing. Notably, he held positions at Mohawk Industries, Bridgestone, and Gibson Brands, culminating in his role as Global EHS Manager. Randall joined Blackline Safety in 2021 and is now the Channel Operations Manager for North America. His dedication to people and safety initiatives ensures every worker safely leaves the workplace.