With tens of millions of Americans returning to work after the COVID-19 quarantine, the workspaces they are returning to aren’t the same places as when they left them months ago. While the spread of the deadly virus is somewhat under control, employers now need to take different steps when protecting their team, particularly for those who are working alone. In addition to the existing workplace hazards prior to the pandemic, remote or lone workers must also be protected from a hazard that is invisible to the human eye.
With social distancing guidelines and widespread budget cuts in place, workers may now be separated or finding themselves solitary, requiring some of them to perform their jobs alone. With these new circumstances, you need to take further steps to make sure you know where your lone workers are and if they’re safe.