The Reality of Working Alone in Real Estate Real estate agents work alone more than most professionals realise. Open homes, private viewings, vacant property inspections, and after‑hours appointments all involve entering unfamiliar environments – often with strangers, and often without backup. The risks are not hypothetical. According to the Rise Initiative, 60 per cent of agents […]

You’ve got the policy. You’ve got the spreadsheet. We call it the “buddy system.” And for years, it’s felt like enough. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: if your lone worker safety still relies on manual check‑ins, shared calendars, or a manager remembering to call, you don’t have a safety system. You have a hope‑and‑prayer system. […]

Why a policy document alone is your greatest liability – and how to build a truly defensible safety system. If you manage teams in local government, healthcare or community services, your desk and digital drives are likely filled with them: Risk Assessment Forms, JSA templates, Field Work Policies, and Incident Report logs. You tick the […]