Lone Worker Tracker
Lone workers who travel in their own vehicle to patients’ homes and conduct in-home care visits face a number of unique safety risks. For this reason, organizations should consider deploying an innovative lone worker monitoring system that offers location monitoring during working hours, discreet duress alarm activation, and periodic check-in.
AGL Lone Worker Unit
The AGL lone worker device is a powerful GNSS tracker with GPS, GSM and Bluetooth connectivity. It has a robust design to withstand harsh conditions and includes an internal battery for remote work in isolated locations. It also has the ability to be recharged via a USB cable – perfect for use by mobile workers. The device has a built-in accelerometer and an automatic man down alert to notify emergency contacts when it detects a sudden change of position from upright to prone.
The device can be paired with a live monitoring service for complete protection and offers peace of mind for those working in isolation. With the online ConnectMe management portal, supervisors can monitor lone worker devices and respond to alarms that require attention according to a company’s escalation procedure. The system can be accessed by PC, tablet or smartphone and is simple to set up, making it easy to integrate with existing safety policies and protocols.
When evaluating your lone worker systems, it’s important to look at your safety policies and assess whether they are up-to-date and relevant. Taking the time to do so will ensure that you have a well-functioning system that can offer the protection your team needs in an emergency situation. If you’re interested in learning more about how a lone worker tracking solution can help your organisation, get in touch with us today.
The Lone Worker ID Badge
The ID Badge is a discreetly-sized device which links to a 24/7/365 monitoring center at the push of a button. Primarily used by lone workers who have to present identification as part of their role such as front-of-house staff or health care & social work employees visiting clients at home, it is also very useful for those working in public buildings where access to mobile networks can be restricted.
The device uses RTLS technology (Real Time Location System) to locate a person within a building or complex. This overcomes the limitation of using GPS signals in buildings as they cannot penetrate brick, glass or metal. It can also be augmented with the ability to detect a fall or man down and initiate a call automatically.
Panic alarm It is fully customisable on an individual device basis and has multiple call buttons with the option to log activity, activate a voice memo or test line functions. An 'Amber Alert' function allows the user to leave a message through the device describing their situation (e.g. name, location & any apparent risk) to help ARC operators respond quickly in a 'Red Alert' scenario.
The device can be customised with a colour-changing LED indicator that lets the user know their network signal strength, whether GPS locations are being recorded and battery life on the device. It also has a 'Check In' functionality which can replace productivity-draining check-in procedures by operating on a configurable timer to trigger an alarm if a worker fails to respond.
The Lone Worker GPS Tracker
Lone workers are those that work in isolation from others for extended periods of time and are at risk for a range of different hazards. These can include terrorism, robbery, violence, and other criminal activity. Lone worker safety solutions such as the autonomous GPS tracker from Teltonika Telematics help businesses address these challenges and ensure the protection of their employees.
GPS tracking allows lone workers to be monitored remotely for the duration of their shift. Management is able to understand the worker’s daily movements and provide them with the tools to quickly report a situation. The devices also feature SOS alarms which can be triggered if the worker feels unsafe.
The device uses GNSS and GSM to locate the person’s position in real time. When the lone worker is inside a building or has no external cellular coverage the tracking system uses WiFi to compensate for this, and can even work within multi-storey buildings! The lone worker can set up specific WiFi hotspot coverage as a “fence” and an alert will be sent when the device enters or leaves this fence.
In addition, the lone worker tracker includes a fall detection sensor which can automatically notify the employer if the user falls down. This functionality is particularly helpful if the worker is incapacitated or otherwise unable to manually operate the device and trigger the SOS alert.
The Lone Worker GNSS Tracker
Lone workers are at greater risk of being taken hostage or attacked than their onsite colleagues, and so they need to be protected. One of the best ways to do this is with a lone worker GPS tracker, which lets employers keep a close eye on employees wherever they are.
The most popular devices are SPOT Satellite GPS Messengers, which can be integrated with the SHEQSY lone worker safety system. These devices allow managers or employers to connect with lone workers via SMS, phone call, GPS location tracking and emergency response.
These lone worker tracking devices are easy to use and offer peace of mind for employees in hazardous environments. They can be worn on a belt, attached to a key chain or placed in a pocket, and can be activated by pressing a button. Once the button is pressed, the device will automatically call through to a control centre, providing a safe way for lone workers to alert their employer that they are in danger and need assistance.
Lone worker GPS trackers also have the ability to monitor patrol speeds and routes, with a geofence function that will trigger an SMS response to a designated number if a lone worker leaves or enters a defined area. They can also send out man down alerts, which are triggered by the device when it senses that the user has fallen or cannot respond to a call.
