Safeguarding After-Hours and On Call Utility Workers
Use Case
Challenge
After-hours on-call utility workers face unique risks as they respond to emergencies and perform critical maintenance during off-peak hours. These dedicated professionals often work alone in unfamiliar or remote locations, dealing with hazardous equipment and unpredictable situations. As an employer, ensuring their safety while enabling them to carry out their essential duties efficiently is paramount.
Guardian Angel Safety offers comprehensive solutions to protect these vital workers and ensure their well-being on the job, allowing them to focus on maintaining and restoring critical infrastructure services.
Risks
- Isolated Locations
Many utility tasks occur in remote areas, far from immediate help. In case of an accident or medical emergency, workers may be hours away from assistance. Travelling to remote sites on challenging terrain or in poor weather conditions increases the risk of vehicle accidents or breakdowns in isolated areas
- Hazardous Equipment and Materials
Workers may encounter live electrical systems, gas leaks, or other dangerous utilities, increasing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Adverse Weather Conditions
Responding to call-outs out of hours can often be related to weather, with workers performing their jobs in poor weather conditions, which can create additional hazards and impede communication.
- Fatigue and Reduced Alertness
Night shifts and irregular hours can lead to fatigue from disrupted sleep patterns, potentially compromising worker safety and decision-making abilities.
- Limited Visibility
Working in low-light conditions increases the risk of accidents, falls, or mishandling of equipment
- Confrontations
Workers may face hostile individuals frustrated by service interruptions, especially during after-hours callouts.
- Vehicle Accidents
Travelling between sites during off-peak hours on unfamiliar roads poses significant risks, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Solutions
By implementing Guardian Angel Safety’s comprehensive solution, utility companies can significantly enhance the safety and well-being of their after-hours on-call workers. Our technology-driven approach improves overall operational efficiency, allowing employees to focus on their critical work with peace of mind.
Our devices and solutions offer a range of features that enhance the safety and security of your after-hours utility workers:
Key Features:
- Wearable Durable Safety Devices
Guardian Angel Safety has devices that are designed to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring they remain operational in all types of environments. We have wearable devices with emergency SOS buttons and fall detection capabilities. These devices offer employees a lifeline in case of accidents or emergencies, automatically alerting response teams when needed. - Real-time GPS Location Tracking
Precise location tracking allows for quick response in emergencies, guiding rescue teams to exact locations even in vast, remote areas like the Australian outback. - Automated Welfare Check-ins
Guardian Angel Safety’s technology automates welfare checks, reducing reliance on manual processes and ensuring regular monitoring of employees’ safety. - Fall Detection and Man-Down Alerts
The no-movement fall detection feature automatically sends alerts if a worker falls and remains motionless, allowing for a swift emergency response. - Emergency SOS Button
One-touch activation sends immediate alerts to response teams, crucial for rapid assistance in life-threatening situations. - Two-Way Communication
Enables direct contact with safety officers or emergency services, providing vital information exchange during critical moments, even when traditional networks fail. - Safe Trips Application
Our Safe Trips software allows employees to log trip details in advance, including dates, times, locations, and potential hazards. This proactive approach enables better risk management and keeps supervisors informed of team members’ whereabouts. - Long-lasting Battery Life
Devices are designed to operate for extended periods, crucial for long shifts in remote locations. - 24/7 Monitoring and Response
Our A-graded professional monitoring team is available round-the-clock to respond to alerts and coordinate emergency services when required. This ensures that help is always just a button press away, even in remote locations. Learn more about monitoring.
Benefits for Utility Companies
By implementing Guardian Angel Safety solutions, you will:
- Enhance Worker Confidence: Knowing they have a reliable lifeline, workers can focus on their tasks with greater peace of mind.
- Improve Response Times: Real-time location tracking and instant alerts significantly reduce emergency response times.
- Strengthen Safety Culture: Demonstrate a commitment to worker safety, boosting morale and potentially improving retention rates.
- Optimize Resource Allocation: Better tracking and communication, and sharing devices allow for more efficient deployment of workers and emergency resources.
- Comply with Safety Regulations: Meet and exceed safety standards, potentially reducing liability and insurance costs.
- Enhanced Worker Safety: With fall detection and SOS alerts there is immediate access to help in emergencies significantly reducing the risk of serious injuries or fatalities.
Partner with Guardian Angel Safety today
Get in touch to start your journey of keeping your utility workers safe during extreme weather events. Contact Us for a Free Consultation.
