Personal Alarms For Lone Workers

Employees who work alone are a high risk group and in many countries, there is a legal requirement to have lone worker safety systems in place. This includes emergency procedures and maintenance of regular communication with lone workers to ensure they are safe at all times. Failure to meet this requirement could lead to fines and reputation damage amongst other consequences.

Providing a Personal Alarm for Lone Workers

When employees need help, a personal alarm allows them to trigger an alert via their smartphone or device, which is sent to external monitoring stations and the employer or emergency services. This can include panic, man-down/fall-detection or failed safety check alarms.

Depending on wearable safety device of personal alarm, there may also be an automated response plan that is triggered by a lone worker raising an alarm, such as a voice note with contextual information about their current situation and location. This can be useful if they are unable to activate the panic button themselves and can provide invaluable assistance in any emergency.





The Best Personal Alarm for Lone Workers

With a comprehensive personal alarm system, employees can receive real-time GPS tracking, quick and discreet panic alarms, overtime alerts, automated check-ins, and safety forms and checklists. A lone worker app like SHEQSY by SafetyCulture combines all these features in one easy-to-use platform that is customizable to your organization’s safety policy and lone worker safety procedures.