Regardless of the type of work environment your business operates within, it should have an up-to-date emergency plan which includes an evacuation and nurse call system. Depending on the type of system, you might need a specialist to hard wire it into your premises. If you're using a Vanguard Wireless system, you'll just need to identify where you want to install your evacuation or nurse call triggers, and evacuation sirens, then power up your devices and test.

As part of your workplace emergency response plan, you should have a first aid plan. These are documented first aid response protocols that guide staff and others on site on what actions should be taken in the event of a first aid emergency. Arrangements will vary across each workplace based on staffing, the work environment, and element of risk, however the first aid response will generally include commonly understood first aid action steps including: How to trigger a nurse call alert How to respond to a nurse call alert How to monitor and manage hardware and software that’s used as part of an emergency response How to monitor and manage first aid equipment

Total Worker Health (TWH) is an innovative and holistic approach for workplaces to use to understand and deploy strategies that recognise the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social well-being in the workplace. In today's fast-paced and competitive world, the well-being of employees is more crucial than ever. Companies that prioritise the health and safety of their workforce not only cultivate a more satisfied and productive workforce but also enjoy long-term success. TWH should be considered essential for both employers and employees.

"Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth. So let's all go exploring." Edith Widder In the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation, safety has always been a top priority. Each year, we see new advancements that take safety to new heights, and 2023 is no exception. From cutting-edge developments in transportation to breakthroughs in workplace safety and health, this year has brought us an array of safety innovations that promise to make our lives safer and more secure than ever before.

Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of workplace emergency response systems, Vanguard Wireless, is excited to announce its transformation to Orisent, accompanied by a refreshed corporate logo. This change heralds an exciting era for the company, spotlighting our commitment to pioneering advancements in the field of workplace safety. As we set our sights on the North American market, Orisent is ready to showcase its innovative nurse call and evacuation systems.

Customers of Vanguard Wireless who have a software subscription granting them entry to our web-based user portal can easily navigate to a dedicated page showcasing the telemetry of their emergency alert system. This invaluable feature allows us to meticulously assess and enhance the design of the evacuation or nurse call system network, enabling us to pinpoint opportunities for stronger connections and the implementation of additional signal pathways. By doing so, we strive to optimise the effectiveness of these crucial systems, ensuring the utmost safety and security for our valued customers.

Vanguard Wireless evacuation and nurse call systems are entrusted by Multiplex, as we tailor each system to each unique site, ensuring an unparalleled, powerful solution. We work with Multiplex's electrical engineering teams to design and install the best system configuration for the site to ensure 100% coverage for emergency alert creation and worker notification.

We're proud to be ADCO's emergency alert system of choice, supporting your company's Safer by Choice philosophy with our smart nurse call and evacuation systems. We've enjoyed a long working relationship with ADCO, with systems currently installed across QLD and NSW.

Every year 190 Australians working in the construction industry take their own lives; this means we lose a construction worker every second day to suicide. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work. For our young workers, the facts are that they are well over two times more likely to take their own lives than other young Australian men.

Wearable technology, once a novelty in health and fitness sectors, is now revolutionising workplace safety. These devices, ranging from medical event triggers to health trackers to remote worker location identifiers, are now being employed to enhance safety measures and reduce serious incidents in various work environments.