How to Deploy a Lone Worker Pendant

Lone worker pendants are a cost-effective and easy to use solution to ensure your people are always safe. However, these devices often come with their own challenges and can prove difficult to deploy for large groups of people.

Lone workers who feel safe at work are more productive. This is why SHEQSY developed a lone worker app which offers a suite of seamless safety features to keep your employees safe.

Remote Panic Alarms

Many organisations find it essential to equip their staff with lone worker devices that provide a remote way for them to request help in an emergency. lone worker device In some countries this is a legal requirement as employers have a duty of care for the safety of their employees regardless of whether they work alone all or part of their time.

There are a number of different types of lone worker alarms on the market including dedicated devices, apps and fixed panic buttons. Dedicated devices are designed to be discreet and look like watches or pendants that can be worn around the neck. When activated they send an alert stating that the user is working alone and needs assistance with their exact location. Apps work on a similar principle but are used with a smartphone and are able to send a variety of additional information such as GPS tracking.

For workers who carry out home visits and face-to-face contact with clients or customers using a phone to check in could potentially aggravate an already difficult situation. For these kinds of users, there are specialised lone worker personal safety devices such as the V.BTTN that are lightweight, easy to use and discreet enough to be hidden on a bra strap or tucked into a pocket. These devices allow the employee to raise an alert with a single press of a button or when the device detects a fall or lack of movement and then connect them to a 24/7 manned alarm receiving centre.

GPS Tracking

When lone workers operate in high-risk environments, seconds count. That’s why deploying a personal safety device with GPS tracking is important. This feature enables you to locate employees if they are involved in a workplace accident, such as a fall or animal attack. The Tunstall Gem4 lone worker device alarm, for example, is a state-of-the-art wearable that allows employees to signal for help with the press of a button. It also includes a built-in fall detector and GPS tracking, so a response team can be sent to the location of the emergency within minutes.

A lone worker app such as SHEQSY makes it easy for employees to send an alert with their exact location, even when they’re offline or have no mobile coverage. It’s also simple to cancel a false alert by pressing the button again or covering the face of the sensor.

By combining an innovative lone work risk assessment app (SHEQSY) with an advanced management dashboard, organizations can keep their employees safe while streamlining operations and complying with health and safety regulations. With a range of features, including quick and easy duress activation, automated periodic check-ins and GPS location visibility, SHEQSY is the best choice for safeguarding lone workers. It also supports your organization’s escalation procedures, as dictated by your safety policy. Read our blog to learn more about how SHEQSY can help you meet your lone worker obligations.

Two-Way Communication

Unlike one-way communication, where information is conveyed from the sender to the receiver, two-way communication allows both parties to share ideas and provide feedback. This can be accomplished through verbal and non-verbal forms of expression, including body language and tone of voice.

The effectiveness of two-way communication is largely dependent on the quality and nature of the feedback. It is important to deliver constructive feedback with empathy, respect, and attentiveness. Additionally, it is critical to promote an environment of open dialogue and active participation.

In order to effectively communicate with their teams, managers need to be able to listen and respond to the needs of employees. This is especially true when working in a safety-critical environment where it is imperative to respond to any concerns as quickly and efficiently as possible.

It is also essential to establish clear procedures for conducting safety check-ins. This should include the frequency, method, and response to missed checks-ins. This will help ensure consistency and predictability, which is essential to building trust and establishing a culture of priority for employee safety.

Customisation

As technology increases and lone workers are increasingly mobile and remote, the need for a reliable lone worker device becomes ever more important. But, implementing a check-in process that is easy for employees to adopt into their daily workflow can be difficult.

This is why a streamlined, personalised solution with a clear and easy-to-use interface is essential for the success of any lone worker device. The DATAMYTE Quality Management software offers an intuitive checklist and smart form builder that allows you to create a robust lone worker safety check-in process. Simply log in to your DATAMYTE account and access the checklist module. Choose from a range of pre-built templates or use the smart form builder to make your own checklist.

Once your team have customised the checklist, they can save the template and access it anytime. This ensures that your safety process is always up to date. Moreover, if an employee’s job requires them to perform certain tasks in particular locations or conditions, the checklist can be customised to include specific steps that must be completed before they can exit a workplace. This way, the lone worker’s supervisor or manager can monitor their safety status to avoid any incidents or accidents. In addition to this, DATAMYTE allows you to conduct a layered process audit of your safety system, which is an effective way to identify areas where improvement can be made.