Lone Worker Alarms

There are millions of people working alone in the UK. They range from cleaners and care workers to security guards, maintenance workers and drivers. Whatever the role, lone workers face unique challenges when it comes to safety, including both attacks and accidents.

While no victim is ever at fault, there are steps you can take to minimise the risk of attacks and accidents and ensure the best response should anything occur. That’s why we provide a range of articles to keep you updated with the latest lone working news, regulations and safety guides.

As well as raising awareness of lone working issues, we provide tips and resources for lone working to keep you or your staff safe. That includes the use of technology, such as apps and alarms, which can provide a lifeline for lone workers by keeping them connected whatever their location.

Read the latest lone worker news to keep your business compliant and employees safe. Or protect yourself with our expert advice and tips – from how alarms can be used to performing risk assessments when working alone.

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Security Guard
27 Dec 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

Security Guards on Solo Patrol: Protecting Property While Unprotected Themselves

Security guards are often at risk during long night shifts. We discuss the challenges they face and how lone worker alarms can help.
Care Worker at Home
17 Dec 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

Home Healthcare Workers: Alone in Strangers’ Homes With No Backup

Home healthcare workers often work alone in unfamiliar homes, facing safety risks without backup. Learn the risks and how to counteract them.
Tractor on Farm
11 Dec 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

Harvest Season Hazards: Solo Equipment Operators in Fields Miles From Help

Lone workers in the farming industry face significant dangers, but SureSafe personal alarms offer safety and reassurance.
Hospital at Night
06 Dec 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

Night Shift Nurses: Alone on Hospital Floors When Emergencies Strike

Night shift nurses face emergencies alone with minimal support. Discover the challenges and threats of overnight hospital care.
Electrician
04 Dec 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

The Solo Electrician’s Dilemma: High-Voltage Work Without a Spotter

High-voltage work is risky alone. Explore the real dangers solo electricians face without a spotter, and how SafeSure alarms reduce life-threatening danger.
Nurse Helping Man
14 Oct 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

Protecting Healthcare Lone Workers: Tips for Nurses and Home Aides

Lone workers in healthcare face a set of unique risks. Learn what carers, aides and nurses can do to stay safer at work.
Worker Exhausted by Heat
04 Sept 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

The Science of Heat Stress: What Every Lone Worker Should Know

Learn how to reduce the risks of heat stress and stay safer during lone work, even in environments where the temperature’s high.
Lone Worker Wearing Harness
29 May 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

6 Challenges of Working in Remote or Isolated Locations

Employers need to know the challenges faced by lone workers in order to protect them. Learn about 6 key issues to address.
Woman in an Open Shop
10 Apr 2025 Lone Worker Alarms

Lone Worker Alarms: Protection as Violent Retail Crime Grows

Violent retail crime is on the rise in the UK. Learn how lone worker alarms can help protect workers and provide peace of mind.
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