Who’s Most at Risk at Work Today?

These are the people who keep vital infrastructure running, care for others in crisis, and work through the night when most of us are asleep.

Yet many still operate with little more than a phone and a promise to check in. As working models shift and threats evolve, these roles demand smarter protection, supported by tools like Locate Global’s real-time communication, escalation, and monitoring platform.

So, which roles are most exposed, and how can we do better by them?

Field Engineers and Utility Workers

From telecoms technicians to power grid inspectors, these workers are often sent alone to remote, unfamiliar, or high-risk environments. They might work underground, at height, or near high-voltage equipment—all while being geographically distant from a supervisor or support team.

Weather, technical failures, or public interference can all escalate quickly into critical situations.

Key risk: Isolation and lack of visibility in remote or hazardous locations
Why Locate Global helps: Real-time location tracking, automatic escalation if check-ins are missed, and direct two-way alerts if an incident occurs

Community and Home Carers

Care workers provide essential support for the UK’s ageing and vulnerable 

populations—but they’re also among the least protected. Lone visits, difficult domestic environments, and emotionally charged interactions can make even routine calls risky.

According to the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, 50% of lone workers have felt unsafe at work, with carers and health staff particularly affected.

Key risk: Violence, aggression, or medical emergencies without backup
Why Locate Global helps: Instant SOS activation, discreet alerting, and escalation routes tailored to vulnerability assessments

Security and Facilities Staff

From night watch teams to keyholders locking up premises, security professionals regularly operate alone or in low-visibility conditions, especially outside standard hours. Threats can range from break-ins and anti-social behaviour to fire alarms and medical issues.

These roles are often reactive by nature, making pre-defined response protocols essential.

Key risk: Unpredictable threats during unsupervised hours
Why Locate Global helps: Automated incident response plans, role-based instructions during events, and full communication logs for audit

Delivery and Transport Drivers

While much of the focus on logistics is operational, the safety of delivery drivers, especially those working late or in rural areas, is often overlooked. Traffic accidents, theft, or health issues can all arise without warning.

Many drivers also work under high pressure, with tight deadlines and little opportunity to report issues.

Key risk: Road traffic incidents, physical assault, or collapse without nearby assistance
Why Locate Global helps: Live vehicle tracking, missed check-in alerts, and immediate escalation if a worker becomes unresponsive

Environmental Inspectors and Surveyors

These professionals are often tasked with inspecting industrial sites, coastal areas, or protected environments—sometimes solo, often in unpredictable terrain. While their role may not seem high-risk on the surface, unexpected hazards abound: unstable ground, wildlife, weather, or hostile individuals.

Key risk: Injury or immobilisation in areas with poor mobile signal or public access
Why Locate helps: Satellite-enabled location visibility, offline data sync, and geo-fenced alerts tied to high-risk zones

Bringing High-Risk Roles Into Focus

Too often, organisations overestimate their preparedness and underestimate the risks faced by lone or mobile workers. They assume common sense, mobile coverage, or good fortune will bridge the gap when something goes wrong.

The reality is that risk doesn’t wait for convenience, and neither should your safety strategy.

At Locate Global, we help organisations bridge that gap with proactive, always-on support. Whether through our real-time dashboards or automated escalation tools, we give teams the visibility and control they need to protect their most exposed people before, during, and after an incident.

Want to know if your team has invisible risks? Book a safety consultation today and find out how Locate Global can help you protect the workers who can’t afford to go unseen