More safety from laboratory to technical plant

Working in laboratories, technical activities and assignments on systems — working alone is part of everyday life at kenova AG.

With locations in Olten, Langenthal, Grenchen, Lyssach and Zuchwil, the working environments are also often large and extensive. Visibility and calling range to colleagues is quickly restricted. Especially in such situations, it is crucial that employees are not left to their own devices in an emergency.

• laboratory work
• Technical systems with long distances
• Assignments outside the immediate vicinity of the team

Traditional security mechanisms — such as direct retrievability or visual control — are often insufficient under these conditions.

The solution: digital security when working alone

In order to address these risks in a targeted manner, kenova is now using a digital solution to secure solo work.

The focus is on:

• Deadman function for automatic alerting in case of an emergency
• Comrade helpto quickly request assistance
• Cross-site use across several works
• Bring Your Own Device, can be used flexibly on existing devices

This ensures that employees — regardless of location — are protected at all times.

More safety in everyday work

The introduction of the solution not only creates more security, but also more clarity when dealing with working alone:

• Risks are systematically reduced
• Reduced response times in an emergency
• Employees feel more protected

This is a decisive step, especially for large, confusing systems.

conclusion

Working alone is not always avoidable — but it can be done safely.

With cross-location protection, kenova AG is sustainably strengthening the protection of its employees and creating the basis for a safe working day — from laboratory to technical plant.

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