Case Study: Moorabool Shire Council enhances lone worker safety with EcoOnline

Moorabool Shire Council use the lone worker app to provide staff with effective protection whilst lone working

Moorabool Shire Council, a regional local authority in Australia, needed a better way to protect employees who often worked alone in rural, low-signal environments. Staff such as nurses, statutory planners, and outdoor workers faced risks during home visits and site inspections, and the council wanted a more reliable alternative to supervisor check-ins. EcoOnline’s lone worker solution, powered by StaySafe, was chosen to help address this challenge.

EcoOnline implemented its lone worker app with timed check-ins, panic alerts, man-down detection, and low-signal SMS functionality so staff could raise alarms and share their location even with limited mobile coverage. The council reported a strong staff response, especially from nurses using the app for home visits, and said both employees and supervisors felt more confident that help could be raised quickly if needed.

Moorabool Shire Council

Ajay Ramdas

Risk Officer