Lone Worker Alarms

Lone worker alarms provide employees who work alone with a way to signal for help in an emergency. They usually trigger on a smartphone or device and send an alert to an external monitoring station, employer, or emergency services.

Lone working - the risks

If you work alone, especially in a remote environment, then it is important to take steps to protect yourself from the risk of dangers such as slips and falls. This is not only a legal requirement but also helps you comply with your workplace health and safety obligations.

Personal Alarm Providing lone workers with the tools to raise an alarm is essential in order to satisfy this legal obligation and protect them from potential harm. There are a number of different devices which can be used to provide this level of protection, but one of the most effective ways of doing this is by investing in a lone worker alarm.

Panic alarms

A panic alarm is the most common type of lone worker alarm and works by pressing a button on a lone worker alarm device or app. Once triggered, it will send an email or SMS to a monitoring centre or employer who can then respond according to their lone worker policy.

Fall detection

If you work in a situation where it is difficult to access a phone or other emergency assistance, a lone worker alarm can be a lifesaver by providing your team with a discreet and easy way to request help without being seen by the public. This feature is particularly useful if your workers are working in environments where they are exposed to dangerous materials, which may result in them losing consciousness or having a medical emergency.