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.

Following feedback from clients, Argyll has recognised that many employers are now deploying mobile technology such as Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices in a bid to improve productivity for their remote workers. Argyll has also recognised that employees do not always require, or desire, to carry two devices and that in the current economic climate, where employers are striving to keep costs under control, employers are keen to reduce the numbers of sim cards being deployed.

‘Blac°’ & ‘Blu°’ enable any ‘at risk’ Lone Worker with a GPS equipped Blackberry or Microsoft Windows Mobile device or mobile phone, to maintain reliable contact with an in-house response team and a BS8484 compliant end-to-end solution incorporating a police preferred status Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).

Argyll, the UK’s largest lone worker service provider, is providing free links and advice for any organisations seeking to control ‘lone working’ which is highlighted by the HSE as one of the highest risk exposures for prosecution under the CMCHA. The information is available via the company’s website and enables employers to properly understand the current legislation and contains helpful advice and guidance to assist them fulfil their duty of care for lone workers.

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HR Consulting Firms Offer Fast Track To OSHA Safety Compliance

Against the backdrop of industrial tragedies in Virginia and Louisiana that together took the lives of over 40 workers, employee safety and compliance with related regulations is once again a hot-button issue, particularly among small and medium sized businesses which might not have the needed expertise within their own HR departments. National PEO, one of the nation’s leading HR consulting firms, has announced that it now offers safety compliance services tailored to meet the needs of some of the largest business sectors in the country, including: manufacturing, health care, food service and construction.

HR Consulting Firms Offer Fast Track To OSHA Safety Compliance

National PEO’s reputation among Human Resources consulting firms is built on years of experience, including 30 years combined among senior management and over a decade in operation. In fact, company founders helped to write legislation governing the PEO (Professional Employer Organization) industry. By offering comprehensive safety compliance services to its clients, National PEO removes the barriers to one of the most complex and difficult to implement components of a comprehensive Human Resources strategy. Workers are protected and companies benefit from reduced exposure to industrial accidents and safety code violations.

While other HR consulting firms offer programs to help companies comply with applicable safety regulations, none offers the comprehensive approach offered by National PEO. Included in its program is a safety inspection of a client’s premises conducted in the same methodology and approach employed by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), complete with written report and photographs. In addition, a safety audit can be performed, which goes into additional detail including a review of the client’s existing safety policy (as well as any Hazardous Material management plan), review of OSHA logs for the past five years, review of any corporate safety training programs and a detailed review of any accident reports along with supporting documentation. After analysis, the client is offered assistance in rectifying any oversights and in complying with OSHA regulations. This might include consultation in developing a comprehensive corporate safety program complete with safety training classes for employees. While the expertise needed to accomplish compliance may not be available within a smaller company’s own HR department, National PEO has the experience to offer safety compliance services that fill the gap. National PEO also offers the OSHA 10 and 30 hour outreach classes for both the general industry and construction industry.

Established in 1999, Arizona-based National PEO is one of the oldest and most experienced hr Consulting Firms in the US. Its executive team boasts a combined 30 years in the Human Resources industry. National PEO offers a wide range of HR services including payroll, benefits, recruiting, training and development, IT, labor law compliance, worker’s compensation and Safety Compliance Services . For further information about National PEO or its safety compliance program, please contact John Rico using the following contact information.

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Foster Care Associates Announces UK Cycle Challenge

FCA, the UK’s largest independent fostering agency, will be stepping up its foster carer recruitment drive with a range of activities organised throughout the UK during this year’s Foster Care Fortnight (17th-30th May 2010).

Following the path of the FCA Cycle Challenge, which sees two members of the FCA team cycle f r o m Land’s End to John O’Groats, FCA will be staging a range of activities and events to coincide with the cyclists as they stop off en route. FCA staff and foster carers will be invited to attend the events and participate in fundraising activities.

Two representatives f r o m the FCA Western office, Chris Benjamin and Morris Gooding, will be putting their power behind the pedals to undertake the Cycle Challenge. Chris and Morris are relishing the prospects that the challenge presents in raising awareness of fostering and encouraging more people to consider becoming a foster carer.

“Cycling is something we have both been involved in for many years – primarily for long distances,” commented Chris. “Land’s End to John O’Groats presents a massive challenge for us, but very exciting too. We’ve both been working hard in preparation – in the gym and out on the road. Of course, there’s an element of apprehension about the scale of this challenge, but we’re also motivated by what we’re looking to achieve – raising awareness of foster care and the desperate need to address the huge shortage of fostering families across the UK.”

The events mark an ongoing foster carer recruitment campaign by FCA, in a bid to plug the 10,000 shortfall of foster carers across the UK. It will serve to build upon the success of the recently launched carer-recruitment focused FCA website, which will play a key role in this initiative through tracking the cyclists as they make their way up the UK and posting regular updates and reports.

“This Cycle Challenge represents a really exciting initiative for FCA,” said Louise Withers, external communications manager, FCA. “The enthusiasm shown by all of the FCA team and foster carers has really shown that we’re in the spirit of things. It will form part of our ongoing drive not only to recruit foster carers across the UK, but to engage with our existing pool of foster carers.”

Chris and Morris will be s e t t i n g off f r o m Land’s End on the morning of Saturday 15th May and expect to arrive in John O’Groats by the end of Foster Care Fortnight 2010.

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