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		<title>Sales Director Quits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to rumours a Sales Director, at one of Scotland&#8217;s lone worker protection firms, has quit the company. Details are sketchy, however, it is believed that his departure was less than harmonious. It is not clear whether a huge fall in sales or personal differences had led to the change. Filed under: News Tagged: Argyll [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=418&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Classic Datsun charity drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Argyll is offering fans of the Datsun 240Z the chance to track the iconic ‘Z cars’ online as they drive from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity. The event, organised by The Classic Z Register, in aid of the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA is being held in association with Nissan and is supported by [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=412&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Vacant commercial property concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An online survey carried out by vacant property management experts SitexOrbis in collaboration with Estates Gazette has revealed how those managing vacant property prioritise their concerns. The threat of empty property rating and increased costs of commercial sales and lettings have left this sector vulnerable to adverse market conditions. But when asked to choose the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=410&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Astraline</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://loneworker.wordpress.com/?p=406</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Staying safe when working alone. Are you doing enough to safeguard your staff when they are working alone? Are you compliant with changes in the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act (April 2008)? One of our fastest growing services is Lone Worker Support. This cost effective service can help you provide support for your staff when [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=406&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Factors which reduce the effectiveness of measures</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Factors which reduce the effectiveness of measures The main difficulty with many of the measures described in these case studies was reliance on individual action. Some measures rely on the individual to do something, for example, to tell someone where they are or to activate an alarm or system etc. This means that human error [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=402&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Job design</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Job design Doubling-up. Some organisations send two people to carry out a job if there is thought to be a possible risk of violence or if the employee has particular concerns. Self risk assessments. The lone worker is encouraged to regularly assess the situation they are in and the risks to which they are exposed. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=400&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Work equipment and environment</title>
		<link>http://loneworker.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/work-equipment-and-environment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Work equipment and environment Work equipment: Use of mobile phones or other communication device. Mobile phones were very popular. Lone workers use them to call for help if needed and to let others know where and how they are. Personal alarms. These were also popular and helped staff feel more confident about their safety. Work [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=398&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Communication Good communication and sharing of information between employees, and with external organisations and professional bodies where appropriate, was seen as essential. This included: Liaison with police. The police have helped some of the participating organisations, providing advice on personal safety and related issues; helping with specific visits or incidents; and also providing local knowledge [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=396&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Consequences of violence</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consequences of violence We asked organisations what they thought the consequences of violence were. Effects on the individual Stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Also resulting from having to deal with persistent verbal abuse. Stress-related health problems. Often leading to long-term sick leave. Psychological problems. For example, employees may sometimes feel partly to blame for violent [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=394&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Key Violence Risks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>davidshaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Key violence risks We asked the case study organisations what the key violence risks were, and how they identified them. In the main, they identified the risks by initially carrying out a risk assessment. It was helpful to talk to staff and management about their experiences of violence; and draw on previous incidents of violence [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=loneworker.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2882779&amp;post=391&amp;subd=loneworker&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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