Some industries are inherently more dangerous than others, employers need to do all they can to make their workplaces safe.
Employers across all industries want to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. However, challenges tend to arise in sectors with higher injury risk, such as construction or manufacturing. Accidents do happen, and sometimes they’re unavoidable. There are preventive measures employers can take to reduce the chances of injury or death, but according to the Bureau of Labor, 5,333 employers died on the job in 2019. Because some industries are inherently more dangerous than others, employers need to do all they can to make their workplaces safe.
Take the transportation industry, for example. The number of self-driving vehicles with GPS technology and sensors integrated into them is growing to make long trips safer. GPS location tracking can be a useful tool for multiple industries, such as manufacturing, transportation and construction. Here’s more information about how it can ensure a safe working environment for employees across these various industries.
Safety Benefits of Tracking Employee Locations
Many companies have a mobile workforce where employees travel from location to location daily, often using company-owned vehicles. A recent report from Quickbooks shows that one-third of 1,000 employees had been tracked by GPS in the workplace. It’s a growing trend, and some of the compelling reasons companies are adopting GPS tracking is to ensure safety.
Here are some of the safety benefits that come with GPS tracking for employees:
● Locating employees during emergencies. When employees are tracked, managers or executives can easily find them if emergencies arise. GPS can allow for more efficient rescue operations if a lone worker is in danger.
● Tracking harmful substances. GPS tracking technology integrated with toxic substance detection can prevent employees from being exposed to dangerous materials for long periods, negatively impacting their health and well-being.
● Complying with highway code. Data from GPS tracking can determine if workers are following the rules of the road, such as speed limits.
