Articles
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SOS alarm response
When a lone worker or remote team operating in an isolated location needs urgent help how is the emergency response managed if there is no mobile phone signal to communicate?
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Demystifying terminology
There are so many terms and acronyms used in safety technology. Trackplot explains the phrases and concepts relating to lone worker monitoring systems and devices to clarify the jargon.
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Buddy systems for safety – the pros, cons and alternatives
Employers have a duty of care to protect workers’ health & safety. Historically buddy systems have been popular but is this the most effective way to keep staff safe?
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Emergency first aid to save a life
How you react in an emergency incident or if you are first on the scene may be critical to saving lives. This applies to both personal and work environments.
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Worker tracking versus monitoring
Understand the difference between worker monitoring and worker tracking, the benefits of each and how they complement each other, to establish how to use them in your organisation.
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Trackplot’s remote work solutions
Working with Trackplot is simple: our remote work solutions are a complete package. We provide practical advice and personal support (yes you speak with a person). Transparent and clear pricing.
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Wellbeing at work – Trackplot article in BAGMA Bulletin
Trackplot has featured in the May-June 2025 issue of the BAGMA Bulletin to raise awareness of risks for outdoor workers and how to keep them safe.
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Vicarious liability
This month’s article focuses on Vicarious Liability and expands on last month’s Duty of Care article. It explains the responsibilities employers bear for their employees’ wrongdoings.
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Duty of care
This article explains what duty of care is, how it applies to employers, employees and self-employed people, and what can happen if you don’t take responsibility for it.
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Staying safe whilst working in the dark
Reduced daylight hours bring additional hazards for those working evening, night or early morning shifts. Further impacted the more northerly your location as the less daylight there will be.
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The growth of global lone working
More than likely your organisation will employ or contract lone workers. Since 2021 a surge in lone working has been witnessed on a global scale and continues to rise.
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The impact and danger of wildfires
This article explains what a wildfire is, the status of wildfires globally, their impact, how Trackplot’s Fire Weather Index and Active Fires data can inform work plans and rescue missions.