PUBLICATION OF BS 8484:2022 – PROVISION OF LONE WORKER SERVICES – CODE OF PRACTICE
This circular letter informs recipients about the publication of BS 8484:2022, which supersedes the previous version and outlines the implementation timeline and requirements for monitoring centres. It also provides information on how to obtain a copy of the new standard.
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This Technical Bulletin No. 0035 provides guidance on the implementation of BS 8484:2016, the updated British Standard for Lone Worker Services (LWS), which supersedes the previous version from 2011. The new standard emphasizes a comprehensive end-to-end service for lone worker safety, requiring organizations to demonstrate compliance to maintain NSI approval for various scopes of service. Key changes include a focus on risk assessment, the integration of software applications for monitoring, and enhanced training and support requirements for both suppliers and customers. Compliance with BS 8484:2016 is mandatory for NSI approval, effective immediately for new applicants and by March 1, 2017, for existing approved companies. Manual review is recommended for complete details.
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The document is a Technical Bulletin (No. 0063) from the National Security Inspectorate, detailing the publication of BS 8484:2022, which provides a code of practice for lone worker services. This new standard, published on March 31, 2022, supersedes BS 8484:2016 and introduces changes such as the categorization of all activations as alarm activations and the requirement for monitoring centers to conform to specific standards. Implementation of the new code will begin on March 31, 2023, with non-conformance issues being noted during the transition period.
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