Lone Worker Alarms

Lone worker alarms give employees who work alone the ability to raise an alarm when help is needed. These alarms can be triggered by a simple button on a device or app. They can be sent to a monitoring station, employer or emergency services.

Lone Worker Alarm Panic alerts are the most common type of lone worker alarm and can be triggered by pressing a button on a mobile app or device. The app or device will then send the lone worker’s phone number and location to a monitor who will respond with assistance.

Check-ins and overtime notifications can also be a feature of some lone worker apps. These can be triggered when an employee fails to complete an automated check-in or is unable to confirm their safety by a set time.

Man-down/fall detection is another feature that is useful for lone workers in areas with a high risk of accidents, or when a worker has been knocked unconscious and needs help. If the user fails to confirm their condition or a certain time period passes without confirmation, an automatically-triggered man-down/fall alarm will send a duress alert to management, and emergency assistance will be dispatched to the exact GPS location of the worker.

When it comes to lone worker protection, the right solution for your organisation depends on your specific needs. Identify your risk profiles, frame your strategy and ensure you have a lone worker safety program that addresses every possible scenario.