…there’s no reliable coverage where the person is working.
The communication system needs to work in the actual environment.
Depending on the location and risks, that might mean a radio, satellite phone, personal locator beacon, emergency alarm or another suitable communication device—and there may need to be a secondary method of raising the alarm.
Other measures can include buddy systems, scheduled welfare checks, emergency procedures and appropriate additional first aid supplies.
The key question isn’t simply, “Does the worker have a phone?”
It’s “If something goes wrong here, can this person actually get help?” (WorkSafe)
Tomorrow one of the most common first aid kit questions we hear—should there be pain relief medication inside?
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