Lone working is common across many high-risk industries in the UK. Construction, utilities, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and security often rely on workers carrying out tasks without direct ...

When disaster strikes, workers must know how to stay safe. That can be even more difficult for those who are working alone.

Technology can help lone workers stay in communication and signal for help—but only leadership, communication, and engagement can prevent incidents before they happen. There’s an old saying that every ...

The roots of industrial hygiene can be traced back thousands of years. In ancient Rome, scholar Pliny the Elder advised miners to wear face masks, or PPE, made from animal bladders, to protect them ...