Work Alone Alarms Protect Your Workers

Working alone is part of many jobs, whether they are driving to a job site in a van or sitting in reception talking to a client. Lone workers are exposed to more risks than others due to not being in sight or earshot of colleagues and supervisors, and this is where work alone alarms come in. In this article, we will explore a variety of options available to help safeguard lone workers, including personal alarm devices that are self-monitored or linked to a 24/7 monitoring centre.

The right lone worker device will be tailored to your specific workplace and risk profile. panic button that calls 911 Analyzing your occupational hazards will ensure that you choose an alarm with the right functions, such as a duress alarm to send a message to a response centre when the user is confronted by an attacker or someone who is exhibiting threatening behaviour or a man-down alarm that triggers an alert when the device senses that the person has collapsed or is experiencing a medical emergency.





In addition to these safety features, a personal alarm for lone workers can also be set up to allow instant communication between the worker and your response team. This can be especially useful for workers who are undergoing first aid or responding to an accident callout, and allows the worker to relay important information about their situation such as any injuries they may have sustained or how the incident happened.

A lone worker alarm can be easily integrated into existing health and safety infrastructure and can be utilised across multiple platforms, making it simple for the employee to use. Having an effective personal alarm for lone workers shows that you take your duty of care seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety of all employees, regardless of their role.

If you are looking for a solution to help protect your workforce, you should consider implementing a lone worker alarm from ProTelec CheckMate. It is an easy to use, cost-effective solution that meets the requirements of federal and provincial working alone regulations. Our system requires no hardware and uses your lone workers' existing phone to connect to our monitoring centre. In the event that they fail to respond to a check-in automatically, an alarm is sent to our 24/7 response team.

To find out more about how a lone worker alarm can benefit your business, get in touch with us today. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you to select the right lone worker alarm for your needs. You can also request a demo of our personal alarm devices to see for yourself how they work. Alternatively, you can learn more about how a lone worker alert works by downloading our free eBook, "Lone Worker Alarms: The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Employees". Then you can see for yourself why thousands of companies and organisations around the world trust ProTelec CheckMate with their employee's safety.