Occupational dangers aren’t always obvious. Protective equipment can help prevent minor injuries, but for complex hazards, any amount of equipment can be inadequate. In this list we’ll look at some of the most important reasons that a lone worker system is essential in the workplace.

Anything that can cause harm to people, animals, or infectious plant materials can be considered a biological hazard. They exist in most workplaces that involve working around other people, unsanitary conditions, in labs, or in the environment.