Posts Tagged ‘Peoplesafe’

  • Commercial fleet experts recognise rising threat to drivers  

    on Jan 4, 24 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Commercial fleet experts recognise rising threat to drivers  

    There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers from both opportunistic thieves and members of the public in the past 12 months. This was the opinion of leading fleet, health and safety, and technology specialists at a recent event organised by SureCam and PeopleSafe to discuss driver safeguarding and lone worker protection

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  • Ringway Jacobs adopts video-enabled lone worker service

    on Jun 25, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ringway Jacobs adopts video-enabled lone worker service

    Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has become the first UK fleet operation to adopt a video-enabled lone worker service that is designed to better safeguard drivers operating in the field. Ringway Jacobs’ H&S and Fleet departments teamed up with Peoplesafe and SureCam to roll-out the integrated safety solution, by using a mobile phone app that enables the benefits of lone worker protection with those of video telematics

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  • New SOS app launched to help road transport and logistics professionals

    on Jun 15, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New SOS app launched to help road transport and logistics professionals

    A new app has been launched to turn smartphones into personal safety devices that provide live, round the clock assistance for logistics and road transport professionals travelling to and from their place of work. The app, by leading tech firm Peoplesafe, has been developed in response to growing demand from businesses seeking ways to protect their employees outside of working hours. Uniquely, it includes an SOS alarm that immediately connects users to a team of trained specialists to offer 24/7 support and even bypass 999 to contact emergency services, where necessary, at no extra cost

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  • New research shines light on technology’s role in lone worker safety  

    on May 27, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New research shines light on technology’s role in lone worker safety  

     New research amongst over 120 health and safety specialists, including those within the road transport sector, has highlighted the rising importance of technology to help prevent, manage and respond to workplace risks and adapt to changing working practices, The report, from lone worker protection specialists Peoplesafe, documents how Covid 19 has created a rise in employee safety requirements and lone working for more than three quarters (77%) of businesses, accelerating technology adoption and making personal safety and mental wellbeing a primary concern

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  • Peoplesafe lone worker protection solution now available on Cat® rugged smartphones

    on May 11, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Peoplesafe lone worker protection solution now available on Cat® rugged smartphones

    Peoplesafe has entered into a strategic partnership with Bullitt Group, the global licensee for Cat® phones, to offer a lone worker service in the UK that better protect HGV drivers operating in harsh and unforgiving environments. The Peoplesafe app is now available on Cat phones’ full UK range of rugged smartphones via the integrated Toolbox catalogue, which aids customer discovery and easy installation of relevant apps and content. Peoplesafe offers 24/7 emergency support at the touch of a button. The app also provides enhanced location information to help locate workers in remote locations and includes fall detection

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  • Protecting lone workers in transport and logistics

    on Apr 21, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Protecting lone workers in transport and logistics

    Peoplesafe is holding a free webinar to provide guidance on protecting lone workers in the road transport and logistics sector

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  • Many couriers and home delivery drivers feel unsafe at work  

    on Apr 15, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Many couriers and home delivery drivers feel unsafe at work  

    One in five (20%) home delivery professionals have been attacked or threatened by members of the public, while over a third (35%) feel at risk while they are out working alone, especially at night or when in isolated locations. These are the key findings of a survey conducted by lone worker protection specialist Peoplesafe that was completed by over 500 couriers and delivery drivers

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  • SureCam and Peoplesafe launch video-enabled lone worker protection solution  

    on Dec 3, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on SureCam and Peoplesafe launch video-enabled lone worker protection solution  

    SureCam and Peoplesafe have entered into a strategic partnership to develop an industry-first lone worker service that better protects drivers in and out of the vehicle. The companies will launch a video-enabled solution that allows footage to be viewed direct from the cameras fitted on the vehicle in the event of an alarm being raised via Peopelsafe’s app, providing added insight into what has occurred. This will also provide additional evidence should any matter progress to court

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  • Growing demand for lone driver protection solutions  

    on Aug 4, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Growing demand for lone driver protection solutions  

    Peoplesafe has seen a surge in demand for its personal safety solutions from the road transport and logistics sectors as businesses look to safeguard vulnerable delivery professionals. There are increasing dangers when making deliveries – such as the risk of being physically attacked or being struck at the roadside – so vehicle operators are exploring new ways to ensure driver welfare and meet duty of care commitments

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