Healthcare Company Deploys Blackline Safety Devices to Protect Isolated Farm Workers

Italian healthcare company Aboca S.p.A. produces food supplements and medical remedies from organically farmed plants and medicinal herbs. More than 150 workers are employed to cultivate the crops, working almost 1700 hectares of farmland across Umbria and Tuscany – often out of sight and earshot for long periods. 

Because the area suffers from poor cellular coverage, Aboca reached out to Blackline partner CSTA to find a lone worker personal monitoring solution they could rely on to have contact with workers in the fields, which is critical should an accident, health or other emergency event occur.

CSTA recommended the Blackline G7 Lone Worker monitoring device due to its robust communication capabilities, even in areas with poor cellular signal. Supported by worker unions and local control authorities, Aboca deployed G7 along with device training, a dedicated Lone Worker procedure, and an improved risk assessment protocol.

The feedback has been extremely positive, with workers reporting that G7 is easy to use and makes them feel safer and more confident as they work remotely across the large swathes of land.
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Healthcare Company Protects Isolated Farm Workers with Blackline Safety Read how Aboca S.p.A. uses Blackline’s lone worker solution to overcome communication challenges posed by remote location.