What is BS 8484 – Lone worker services about?
BS 8484 focuses on the lone worker services. BS 8484 provides best industrial guidance for safety and security for employees.
BS 8484 gives recommendations for the provision of safety and security for employees in a lone working scenario where the customer’s risk profile identifies the need for an LWS.
BS 8484 gives recommendations for the provision of LWSs to help control and manage identified LW risks. Such services consist of an LWD and/or an LWA, monitoring, training, management information and response options.
Who is BS 8484 - Lone worker services for?
BS 8484 on lone worker services is useful for:
- Suppliers of lone worker services (LWSs), devices (LWDs), and software apps (was)
- Customers for LWSs, LWDs, and LWAs
- Police services
Why should you use BS 8484 - Lone worker services?  
Considering employee safety, wellbeing and security at a strategic level leads to a culture of safety at work at the operational level. LW protection might be a consideration for both safety and security strategies. It contributes to the organization's governance, management of risk and compliance with both company policies and legal obligations.
BS 8484 provides recommendations and a benchmark when seeking solutions to reduce/eliminate the risk to staff operating in situations where colleagues are unable to provide direct or immediate assistance. This can improve the health and safety of lone workers and also establish a safety culture so employee protection becomes an integral part of daily operational activities.
