What Is a Lone Worker Panic Button

A lone worker panic button is a type of occupational safety device that raises an alarm in emergency situations to alert people in the area that help is needed. There are several different types of lone worker panic buttons, each with slightly different functions and purposes.

lone worker personal alarms The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that regulates and enforces workplace safety standards across all industries in the US. In general, OSHA requires employers to provide employees with a safe workplace free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

In addition, OSHA has the power to cite and fine employers for violation of these laws. Whether an employer is required to provide panic buttons for their employees will depend on the nature of the work, the location of the employee and the current regulations in place.

Basic Panic Buttons

Many basic lone worker panic buttons offer two key features: panic activation and panic-site GPS coordinates. These features allow a panic alarm to be triggered from a specific location and the device will maintain that location until assistance is sent to the employee.

Depending on the device, there are also other features that may be included in the system such as man down detection and fall detection. These features are useful in situations where a lone worker may be injured and incapacitated.

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If an employee is in a situation where they need help, they can send a panic alarm via the app. This will trigger the app to notify supervisors or a Live Monitoring facility and give them real time information to get aid to the employee as quickly as possible.