£640,000 penalty for confined space fatalities

Two companies have been fined a total of £640,000 following the death of two workers who died while mounting a rescue operation on a barge moored at a salmon farm in Scotland. Oban Sherriff Court heard that Logan Inglis Ltd had been contracted by Scottish Sea Farms Ltd to repair a hydraulic crane on a barge at Loch Creran, Argyll and Bute. On 11 May 2009, Logan Inglis engineer Arthur Raikes began examining the crane with Scottish Sea Farms worker Campbell Files.

Argyll Lone Worker Launches Proactive Risk Management Service

At the ‘Emergency Scotland 2011’ exhibition held at the SECC today, the UK’s largest Lone Worker service provider, Argyll, announced the release of ‘PRiSM’ a Proactive Risk and Safety Management service. PRiSM is a free of charge service to Argyll’s clients and stakeholders. It enables organisations with Lone Workers to identify and log the location of specific risks, such as violence & aggression, affecting their personnel and then ensure their safety by providing early intervention using powerful search tools or by issuing proactive alerts to Lone Workers upon approach to the risk location.

Andy Gray Hits New High for Marie Curie

This time Andy is heading to The Alps to ride the Classic Cols. 6 Mountains in 3 days all of which are regular climbs on the Tour de France. This years tour is travelling up the biggest climb on the 21st July... Andy will be there 3 weeks earlier. The trip is nearly 2000 miles with an elevation gain (going up hills) of 133,000 feet and burning 135,000 calories. Here's hoping the legs hold out Andy!

Cutting Edge Mobile Technology Heralds Safety without Boundaries

At 3GSM Mobile World Congress, held in Barcelona last week, UK public safety technology experts Argyll have announced the launch of ‘Companion’ an innovative body worn device that provides users with a discreet method for summoning assistance to their precise location.

Argyll Attends Mobile World Congress 2011

Leading the Transformation The mobile ecosystem is in the midst of an unprecedented wave of transformation. As business models adapt, new verticals and players emerge. Technology evolves, perceptions shift, and lives are improved.

Argyll support Romex Lone Worker Solution

UK leaders in Lone Worker Monitoring Services forms service partnership with leading driver behaviour software specialist. In an exclusive agreement with Romex, the Mobile Application Service Provider (MASP) and effective throughout the UK, Argyll have agreed to provide back-bone risk management and Alarm Receiving Centre services for the Romex Lone Worker application. Argyll recently invested £1.5m in a purpose built Alarm Receiving Centre housed within a high security facility and staffed around the clock by a team of highly trained personnel vetted in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and BS7858. Argyll’s service will enable the Romex application to comply with both BS8484 and BS5979 Cat II. Romex will provide Argyll with a white label version of their driver behaviour management software.

Argyll technology used to help domestic abuse victims

Scotland's largest police force is the first in Scotland to use Argyll technology for repeat victims of domestic abuse in a bid to protect them. The deployment by Strathclyde Police builds on the success of comprehensive trials of the Argyll system carried out by Devon & Cornwall Constabulary during January to September 2010. Devon & Cornwall Constabulary have now deployed the technology live within domestic violence and victim support services.

Andy Raises Over £1800 for Marie Curie

After his gruelling cycle earlier this year from Paris to Geneva, Andy Gray, UK & Ireland Service Operations Manager for Johnson Controls, is pleased to announce that he has raised around £1830 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Devon and Cornwall Police Launch Tracking Mobile Phones for victims of domestic abuse

Devon and Cornwall Police are proud to announce the launch of tracking mobile phones for victims of domestic abuse. It is believed that the police force is the first in the country to use the devices for police purposes. The phones are designed for high-risk victims of domestic abuse but can be used by any person at risk. They work by tracking the phone almost in real time.

Loneworker Security Solutions Mobile Workforce

FIGHTING FINANCIAL CRIME IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

28 October · 09:30 - 16:00 | Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ Argyll, UK Leaders in Lone Worker Safety will be attending the SFCG 7th Annual Conference at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 28th October 2010. We will be available to discuss all of our Tiger Kidnap and Lone Worker Solutions on the day. Please feel free to visit our stand for further information and demonstrations of our ‘Seeker’ service and our accredited devices.

Housing Associations Rely on Argyll for Staff Safety

Argyll, the UK leaders in lone worker safety, is quickly becoming the service provider of choice amongst Britain’s Housing sector. Grampian Housing near Aberdeen, Loretto Care in Glasgow, Hafan Cymru in Carmarthen, and Ocean Housing in St Austell are amongst some of the latest additions to our growing Housing Association and Registered Social Landlord client portfolio.

Argyll GPS Safety Solution In European Charity Adventure

Andy Gray, UK & Ireland Service Operations Manager for Johnson Controls, recently completed a second long distance cycle across Europe for charity accompanied only by GPS safety technology supplied by Argyll. Andy was supported remotely throughout his cycle by Argyll, the UK’s leader in lone worker safety. Andy carried a tiny Smartcare GPS unit for personal safety throughout his trip and this was combined with Seeker, Argyll’s real-time track & trace secure Internet service, which allowed Argyll’s highly trained operators to ensure his safety and simultaneously permit Andy’s colleagues, supporters and sponsors to follow his progress in real time as he travelled across Europe.

Live Trial of GPS Satellite Location Equipment Pronounced Fit For Purpose by Argyll

Smart Care GPS device visits Hadrians Wall and is put through its paces with Argyll CEO, Tom Morton.

Johnson Controls employee to cycle from Paris to Geneva to raise funds for cancer care charity

Johnson Controls employee gets on his bike for cancer care charity.

50% of Managers Risk Prosecution

A recent survey of NHS, Local Authority and Housing sector managers researching the methods and practices for lone working and carried out by Glasgow University shows that less than 50% of business managers understand the current legislation, current industry standards and therefore the potential business impact and relevance of non-compliance. Amongst other key findings it is also clear that managers have very little understanding of the key components required in the design of a robust lone worker solution.

Controlling Lone Worker Risk through Effective Technology Solutions.

Following the recent drastic announcements by the Sentencing Guidelines Council that advises Courts in the award of punishments as the consequences for firms contravening health and safety legislation, Tom Morton, CEO of Argyll, the UK’s largest lone worker service provider, advises employers how they can safely mitigate corporate risks using existing technology.

Missing Person Appeal on Behalf of Lothian and Borders Police

Suzanne Pilley was last seen in Sainsbury's near St Andrew's Square after getting off a number 4 bus near Jenners at 8.48am on last Tuesday. However she failed to report for work in Thistle Street, where she works as a bookkeeper.

GSA Conference

This years General Services Association conference will take place at the Apex International Hotel, Grassmarket, Edinburgh from the 14th - 16th June 2010. Speakers will include: Lynne Sutherland - Lothian NHS Paramedic, Dr Tim Marsh - Managing Director of Ryder Marsh (Safety), and Tom Morton - Argyll, Lone Working Solutions.

Argyll ‘Blac and Blu’ in fight against lone worker violence

Argyll, the UK leader in lone worker safety introduces ‘Blac’ for Blackberry devices and ‘Blu’ for Windows Mobile devices, two new Health & Safety software applications that are specifically designed to discreetly monitor those at risk, remove the need to deploy expensive ‘specialised’ devices for those personnel deemed at lower risk; maximize the employer return on investment case through significant added value services and still comply with legislation.

SafeShores Group release ‘ARCHANGEL’ the UK’s largest Personal Safety System

Archangel is the largest personal safety system currently deployed within the UK. Originally conceived in 1998 and marketed as ‘Communicare’ by Argyll, the UK leader in lone worker monitoring, Archangel has developed significantly and currently supports over 30,000 end users managing key risks that span multiple industry sectors. In 2010, Archangel’s backbone technology was instrumental in assisting Argyll when, following extensive trials, they became the police preferred specification for use in domestic violence applications.

Brussels - Monaco Cycle

As part of Johnson Controls’ support for the inaugural Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum, they are organising an employee only cycling tour from Brussels to Monaco.

Controlling corporate manslaughter risk through effective lone worker solutions

With the recent drastic increase in the consequences for firms contravening health and safety legislation, Tom Morton, CEO of Argyll, the UK’s largest lone worker solutions provider, advises why organisations should mitigate their risks associated with lone working.

IOSH 10

Argyll will be exhibiting at the IOSH 10 conference and exhibition from Wednesday 24th - Thursday 24th March at the SECC, Glasgow. Visit us at Stand G1 for free lone worker advice & demonstrations. We will be demonstrating our Communicare system using various devices such as Smartcare, Maxcare, Qlinq and Mobile Phones.

New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Health and Safety Breaches

The Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC) has published a definitive guideline on the sentencing of corporations (rather than individuals) for corporate manslaughter under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMCHA came into force on 6th April 2008) and health and safety offences which result in death contrary to sections 2 and 3 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA).

Public Situation Statement for Standards Applicable in Support of Lone Worker Solutions

ACPO will now begin a series of national police trials commencing on 1st February 2010 with a small number of lone worker service providers complying with the policy and Argyll, the UK’s leader in lone worker protection services, is pleased to announce that it will participate.

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health place lone worker safety reliance with Argyll

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health place lone worker safety reliance with Argyll.

Web Toolkit Gives Control to Argyll Customers

Argyll has developed an internet based toolkit to enable clients to set up and administer their own accounts. The fully encrypted site gives a tailored secure access to all the services available at Argyll. For Lone Worker monitoring this is has the ability to add users, modify users, add full escalation protocols and create work and on-call duty rota.

Industry welcomes new operational headquarters and Alarm Receiving Centre for UK’s leading Lone Worker protection services and technology support company.

Argyll, the UK’s market leader in the rapidly growing Lone Worker protection and technology support sector recently hosted key industry stakeholders including NHS, Local Authorities, Insurers, BSIA, SBCC and ACPO(S) during a lone worker safety education and legislation information day. Over 50 delegates and VIP’s received a comprehensive briefing about the impact to business of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, lone working and the recent publication of British Standard BS8484 that will identify service providers and device manufacturer companies meeting the rigorous compliance needed for personal safety systems designed for lone worker protection.

Argyll awarded ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation

Argyll awarded ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation

Industries tighten up on Lone Worker Protection

Amid indications that sentencing for the new Corporate Manslaughter Act is likely to become even more stringent, legal experts have issued a warning to senior managers in the Waste Management industry about the implications of not taking lone worker protection seriously.

Fire Prevention Week

Every October the government and fire service departments throughout UK focus on the number of deaths caused by smoke inhalation, rather than fire itself, because people simply don't wake up in time to escape.

Argyll Safety Awareness Day – 30th September

Argyll will be hosting a 'Safety Awareness Day' event on 30th September to coincide with the launch of the new BS8484 British Safety Standard for lone working.

Classic ‘Z’ Cars charity drive a success

Argyll offered fans of the Datsun 240Z the chance to track the iconic ‘Z cars’ online as they drove from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity. The event, which was organised by The Classic Z Register, in aid of the RSPCA (Previously known as Datsun in export markets) and was supported by the GTR Owners Club, celebrated 40 years of the Z Series, which was first launched in October 1969 in Tokyo.

Mobile Phones in Health Care Delivery Can't Be Ignored

The care industry has experienced significant culture changes following the drive to support independent living and provision of care in the community.

1,600 NHS Lone Workers Place Reliance with Argyll

Argyll are delivering a contract for more than sixteen hundred Identicom devices aimed at NHS lone workers operating in the South of Tyne and Wear area. This contract represents the largest deployment of Lone Worker devices and services within the NHS to date.

1,000 NHS Lone Workers Get Communicare

Argyll have begun a rollout of more than one thousand devices aimed at lone workers in the NHS South of Tyne and Wear area.

Argyll Arc Now Open for Business

The 'state of the art' Category2 Argyll Alarm Receiving Centre is now open and operational. Argyll is the UK's leading provider of 24 hour remote monitoring solutions providing services aimed at individuals who, by the nature of their work or personal situation, may be vulnerable and placed at risk. Argyll's ARC is specifically designed to meet both current and future standards. The centre is the only ARC within the UK specifically dedicated to monitoring vulnerable individuals at risk.