Man Down Alarms

Man down alarms (also referred to as fall alarms, movement alarms or incapacitated alarms) provide lone workers with an instantaneous means of getting help if they experience a severe fall. Available across various devices and depending on its functionality they may work independently or be added onto other features like panic buttons and escalation procedures.

Man Down alarms work by recognizing when a user of a lone worker device has experienced a fall, attack or is unable to move for other reasons. Once activated, two-way call with operator in monitoring center opens which allows them to assess the severity of incident before alerting emergency services or any escalation contacts regarding response measures needed to make appropriate decision about response plan for them.

Man down alarms can be beneficial to any lone worker, but those working at height will especially find them beneficial. Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace deaths; even with all necessary safety precautions taken by employees, even one slip-up could prove life-threatening; having an alarm system in place for these workers could mean the difference between life and death.

Many devices with Man Down features include an internal sensor that monitors device movement. If no movement has occurred within a pre-set time period, an alert will be sent out via their escalation list - typically emergency services but also including co-workers or family members that can provide support - for them. Some devices also employ fall detectors; this may provide cheaper monitoring solutions for lone workers without an escalation list.





Employers should always take every measure possible to reduce risks involved with lone worker jobs that require travelling between different environments; however, while it is not always feasible. Employers increasingly opt to implement Man Down alarm systems for at-risk employees as this provides extra peace of mind that help can always be close at hand in an emergency. An alarm is especially useful for people at risk of falling or with medical conditions like epilepsy that make seizures more likely, while man down alarms are an ideal option for remote workers who work from home. Home security monitors can help ensure a person's wellbeing at home and be set off by medical incidents like an epileptic seizure, providing an affordable and effective means for lone workers to protect themselves against sudden attacks in both private and public settings.