As all our long-time users know MyTeamSafe’s clever tech team don’t rest for long. Previously we brought you the much requested “alternative” Supervisor. So you can specify a Deputy supervisor to be contacted if the main Supervisor marks themself as absent. Now we’re bringing you the option to allow users to select their own check-in duration. No longer are you limited a strategy having a fixed check-in frequency eg ever hour etc. Of course we’ve made it as simple as possible. To activate the “user choice” duration for any strategy all you need to do is log into the dashboard, click on St ..read more

Many people are back and forth to work, short distances and long distances. But we all know that we can have our bad days and if that’s problems with your car then it could cause you to have a very bad day. Have you ever thought of your lone worker’s safety when on the road? For example, do they know how to change a wheel on a vehicle? And do they know the highway code? Yes, a lot of people are covered by the AA but what if your lone worker has no signal or their phone is dead? How can they call the AA? What if its freezing cold outside and they have nothing to keep them self warm? But impo ..read more

When it's dark outside, it affects how people feel when they're alone; they may open up, lock up, or continue working late. Staff may not say anything but  important for their wellbeing and confidence. Suitable lighting is an important aspect to make staff feel comfortable, especially during the longer nights? When it comes to the looking after employees, especially when it's quieter in the office, there are several points to consider. How good is the lighting in the office? Did you know that lighting might have an effect on mental health? Identifying the hazards in the office before w ..read more

We have curated this blog, using the following resources, to provide you a general insight into Mental Health.  We ask you to refer to these excellent resources for a deeper understanding of this complex subject.   Mental Health Foundation  https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response and of course never forget www.Mind.org.uk  https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-introduction/ab ..read more

Your feedback is invaluable to us here at MyTeamSafe HQ. This feedback gives us an idea of what it is that YOU need or want and by working on your ideas we have the opportunity to develop and enhance the service that we provide to all our subscribers around the world. As a result, we’re pleased to announce that we are rolling out the following new feature. Again, you asked - and we delivered! What is this new feature?The new feature is called "DE-ESCALATION NOTIFICATIONS" and is available for ALL ACCOUNTS for NO ADDITIONAL COST. Please read on to find out more and how this feature works ..read more

This page outlines the changes made to the MyTeamSafe mobile app (latest version 2.5.6) and the admin web dashboard. The key updates are: Android 11 location permissions - Android 4-10 requires a single location permission, Android 11 requires two stages. Deputy Supervisor - Useful for companies that wish to escalate to a deputy when the supervisor is absent/unavailable (e.g. in meeting, on leave or sick) New strategy option 'Prevent start if both supervisor & deputy is absent' - to control whether lone workers are permitted to start certain lone working strategies when both superv ..read more

Last year was, to put it mildly, eventful. But this year we hope you all have a great time and remain safe.  We stumbled through last year figuring out how best to work from home but most thought it would be a short-term solution.  Now that it appears that this will be an ongoing requirement (benefit!?)  so we must all ensure for those who can work remotely, work safely wherever we are located.  We must ensure that we can manage a variety of job settings; those that always working from home, hybrid working, as well as those that can’t. E ..read more

As we continue to live with the impact of coronavirus we still need to keep proactive to ensure a brighter future.  This article sets the scene and poses some of the most common new scenarios that both staff and organisations could now face. When things were enforced by law things are clearer. “We’ve all been told we have to do this, no choice”. For some it may be unfair, but what can we do? Almost overnight it was evidenced that most businesses can operate quite effectively with a remote workforce. As ..read more

https://content.myteamsafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/WhatsApp-Video-2021-12-01-at-2.52.13-PM.mp4 Staffing levels and working hours can change over Christmas. Don’t leave someone to be a solo Santa or lonely Snowman. Think about lone worker safety, especially this time of year. All organisations have a legal duty of care. Ensure you have carried out a risk assessment and put in place suitable procedures. MyTeamSafe is the award winning automated lone working app that is simple to set up and easy to use. we don’t want anyone to be left alone this festive period.... Get MyTeamSafe fre ..read more

Technology is on the rise, tablets and mobile phones are now being used by young children as a source of education not just entertainment. Children are now using tablets to learn, watch videos, use apps and play games. MyTeamSafe wants to help parents keep their children safe so we have summarised some guides and videos on how to make a tablet safer for your child. Please remember it's important to be open and involved with your children’s usage of technology. Every child is different and these tips will help keep your children safe but you still need to understand what t ..read more