Risky location warnings (1st October 2011)

At the recent Emergency Scotland 2011 exhibition, lone worker service provider, Argyll, announced the release of PRiSM a Proactive Risk and Safety Management service.

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Body worn device (1st April 2011)

Public safety technology expert, Argyll, has announced the launch of 'Companion', an innovative body worn device that provides users with a discreet method of summoning assistance to their precise location.

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Help for domestic abuse victims (1st February 2011)

Following comprehensive trials and successful deployment by Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, Strathclyde Police has introduced the use of Argyll technology to protect repeat victims of domestic abuse.

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New sentencing guidelines issued for safety breaches (1st March 2010)

The Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC) has published a definitive guideline on the sentencing of corporations for corporate manslaughter under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and health and safe

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Certification secured (1st November 2009)

Lone worker protection and support technologies specialist, Argyll, has been awarded a prestigious 'Secured by Design' certification by the Association of Chief Police Officers (Scotland) for the company's newly opened

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Alarm centre sets the standard (1st October 2009)

Provider of Lone worker care, Argyll has welcomed the adoption of the new British Standard BS8484 for Lone Working. The new standard redefines Lone Worker device and alarm receiving centre compliance and as an experienc

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Reducing the risk to lone workers (1st April 2008)

The inherent risks and dangers in factories, construction sites and other hazardous locations are well recognised but, says Argyll Telecom, the lone worker has his/her own set of risks.

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Offers 24/7 monitoring (1st October 2007)

When an animal health officer from Cornwall County Trading Standards Service was attacked while visiting a farm with a vet, Trading Standards decided to review its lone worker protection and has subsequently purchased

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Pinpoints staff to within 5m (1st August 2007)

Argyll has introduced an enhanced version of its MobiCare unit. Fully compatible with the company's range of lone worker safety solutions, MobiCare GPS provides managers with GPS location information, pinpointing staff to wi

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Pinpoints staff to within 5m (1st August 2007)

Argyll has introduced an enhanced version of its MobiCare unit. Fully compatible with the company's range of lone worker safety solutions, MobiCare GPS provides managers with GPS location information, pinpointing staff to wi

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For those alone (1st June 2007)

Safeguarding lone workers in industries such as construction can be a problem for employers as the nature of the job may make it inappropriate for them to use a mobile phone to raise an alarm in the event of an accide

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Lone worker support (1st June 2007)

To help combat the growing rise in attacks on NHS staff, a new role has been created within the NHS – that of Local Security Management Specialist.

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24/7 support for community staff (1st February 2007)

Scarborough Borough and Ryedale District Council, part of the North Yorkshire & York Primary Care Trust, are using Argyll Telecom's CommuniCare lone worker monitoring system to help safeguard workers. Around 240 Community St

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Nationwide road shows (1st June 2006)

Lone worker safety is currently being highlighted in a series of free, nationwide road shows.

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Support in the field (1st August 2005)

Agrowing number of lone workers are operating in sometimes remote and potentially hazardous situations throughout the UK, with an estimated 20.1 million in Europe. As the number increases, so do the legal responsibilities of employers.

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