Gen Handley

Water utility workers can potentially face many hidden safety hazards. It’s time to address the holistic triad of physical, psychological, and environmental safety risks.

The risks of working alone in combination with the heat can be dangerous due to potential communication challenges and inaccessibility in case of an accident.

To safely work during the colder months, employers can take proactive steps to prepare their lone employees for the potential increased risk of winter work.

There are several safety myths around lone worker safety that can harm the wellbeing of those performing their jobs alone.

The dangers of working in the heat and its adverse impacts are “predictable and largely preventable,” according to the WHO.

Who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? There are a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available. 

Apps have become incredibly important for occupational health and safety, protecting workers without requiring them to carry another device.

Regardless of the specific industry or job, lone workers face unique occupational risks due to their isolation from others.

With the summer months quickly arriving, we are looking forward to BBQs and lots of good times outdoors. But it also means that some of us will be working in the sun and heat, performing our jobs with occupational safety hazards not found in the cooler seasons.

Not only do employers and companies have a moral obligation to protect their workers and employees, but they also have a legal one. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, regulations regarding lone worker safety have been predominantly guided by two core standards.