How to Use a Personal Safety Alarm

When a personal safety alarm is used correctly, it can be an effective tool to deter an attacker from attacking or threatening you. They can also be useful to alert others about your situation or to call for help, depending on the model.

When buying a personal alarm, look for one that is able to emit a loud sound, such as 130 dB or more. They should be easy to activate and have enough battery life to last you a few minutes.

Ideally, the device should be small enough to fit into your hand, pocket or bag and discreetly disguised as something like a car remote or jewelry. Some models also come with a built-in LED light that helps you find your way through the dark.





A personal safety alarm can also be a useful tool for travel or when you're camping, as a way to scare predators away. lone worker protection devices Biologist Linsday Welfelt, a bear and cougar specialist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, says it can be a good back-up if you aren't sure how to handle a potential animal encounter.

However, you should be careful not to activate the alarm too quickly and if you do get a surprise attack, don't assume that it will save your life. Some people think that a loud noise is the most effective way to deter attackers, but it's not always true. In fact, it can lead to an attacker feeling overwhelmed and unable to resist your call for help.