Purpose
Practical checks for staff, supervisors and managers using lone worker devices, apps and monitored response systems.
Daily device checklist
- Device or app available before leaving base.
- Battery, signal, location and required permissions checked.
- Check-in, emergency activation and cancellation routes understood.
- Monitoring centre or internal responder details known.
- Faults, uncertainty or missed tests reported before work continues.
Manager audit checklist
- Staff carry, readiness and test arrangements reviewed.
- Response instructions and escalation contacts checked.
- False activations, missed check-ins and incident records reviewed.
- Training and refresher needs recorded.
Governance note
Adapt this source to the organisation's risk assessment, contract and supplier configuration before publication or use. Do not assume a feature, response model or evidence record is available without verification.
Put the tool into practice
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