50% of Managers Risk Prosecution
Tue 29 Jun, 2010A 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.
Wed 16 Jun, 2010Following 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
Tue 11 May, 2010Suzanne 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
Tue 11 May, 2010This 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
Tue 06 Apr, 2010Argyll, 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
Tue 06 Apr, 2010Archangel 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
Thu 01 Apr, 2010As 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
Wed 24 Mar, 2010With 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
Tue 23 Mar, 2010Argyll 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
Wed 03 Mar, 2010The 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
Fri 26 Feb, 2010ACPO 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.
ACPO Welcomes the Introduction of BS8484 for the Management of Lone Worker Services
Wed 13 Jan, 2010Following the recent publication of BS8484, Ken Meanwell, Staff Officer of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Security Systems Group provides a police perspective of the new lone worker industry standard. “ACPO welcomes the introduction of BS8484 for the management of Lone Worker Services.”
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health place lone worker safety reliance with Argyll
Wed 06 Jan, 2010Institute of Occupational Safety and Health place lone worker safety reliance with Argyll.
Web Toolkit Gives Control to Argyll Customers
Mon 07 Dec, 2009Argyll 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.
Wed 21 Oct, 2009Argyll, 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
Wed 21 Oct, 2009Argyll awarded ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation
Industries tighten up on Lone Worker Protection
Wed 21 Oct, 2009Amid 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
Tue 06 Oct, 2009Every 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
Wed 23 Sep, 2009Argyll 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
Thu 17 Sep, 2009Argyll 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
Sun 23 Aug, 2009The 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
Wed 12 Aug, 2009Argyll 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
Thu 18 Jun, 2009Argyll 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
Wed 17 Jun, 2009The '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.
Argyll’s Future Secure
Fri 15 May, 2009Argyll is delighted to announce an investment of £1.5 million committed to the construction of a new Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) in Dunoon.
