Useful Links
In this section you will find many resource links and downloads that will help employers and employees understand the issues faced by lone workers. The content may also aid you in the building of your business case for the implementation of a lone worker protection solution.
These links are those that apply generally or across multiple sectors; sector specific information can be found in our
'Why Use SoloProtect' section.
You may also be interested in one of the
events attended and supported by SoloProtect; for another perspective you may want to visit our Lone Worker
Blog.
Unions
GMBThe GMB positions itself as Britain's General Union, with over 600,000 members coming from every type of job and sector in the UK economy. They have written a number of publications that focus on the issues of lone working and violence at work.
UNISON is Britain's biggest trade union with more than 1.3 million members. Their members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and in the essential utilities. Unison have produced a health and safety guide to lone working.
With over 800,000 members in every type of workplace the T&G is the UK's biggest general union. Their position on lone working is included in the Health and Safety FAQ page on their web site.
The British Security Industry Association is the professional trade association for the security industry in the UK. One element of its role is in ensuring its members provide the highest possible standard of products and services. Connexion2 Limited are members of the BSIA.
The BSIA have put together a document as a guideline to the ACPO requirements in their Ten Point Plan at Appendix T of the ACPO Security Systems Policy. It details the requirements for manufacturers to design compliant equipment and clarifies the requirements for installers and suppliers of hold-up equipment including panic alarms.
The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. One survey, "Cracking Business Crime" includes figures for assaults on the owners of small businesses.
The Association of Chief Police Officers is an independent , professionally led strategic body that leads and coordinates the direction and development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In particular, they set guidelines for the police response to security alerts, including panic alarms.
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007
On July 26th 2007, the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 was granted Royal Assent and became law in April 2008. You can download a full copy of the Act by clicking here. www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2007/pdf/ukpga_20070019_en.pdf
The Home Office produce a regular survey of crime in the UK.
The Home Office's Business Crime minisite includes information and statistics relating to business crime.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the only UK charity entirely devoted to providing everyone in society with the practical support and personal safety guidance they need to reduce their fear of crime and develop skills and strategies for keeping themselves safe.
The ILO takes a particular interest in the reduction of violence at work internationally, through their SafeWork programme.
A number of the Public Service Review titles frequently include a section with articles specifically about the health and safety issues for lone workers, including: