Lone Worker Devices

Lone worker devices provide employees who work alone with an extra safety measure in the form of medical emergencies or threats to safety. Employers also benefit by meeting their duty of care obligations through these devices.

Lone worker devices offer multiple features designed to protect them, including background mode, GPS monitoring, two-way communication, emergency alerts and emergency alerts. Some devices even utilize satellite technology for connectivity in areas without cell coverage.

1. Panic Button

Lone worker devices often come equipped with panic buttons that allow employees operating alone to quickly and discreetly summon help for themselves when needed. This safety feature - also referred to as a duress alarm, emergency signal or SOS alarm - can help lone workers protect themselves against physical aggression, inappropriate behavior or medical emergencies during work.

Devices equipped with panic buttons can be activated by pressing their button for several seconds or longer, sending an alert to their lone worker safety provider that assistance is required. They can be used on mobile apps or wearable devices that contain staff safety features like man down/no movement alarms, GPS tracking technologies, alarm dashboards and mobile response workflows - or via wearable technology with these capabilities built-in.

These personal safety devices also boast other useful features that can be activated, including fall detection and an auto check-in system to notify colleagues if someone hasn't moved for a specified amount of time - especially useful for remote workers who may lack good cell coverage.

The best lone worker safety solutions are easy to use and intuitive for users. A comprehensive system should feature an employer dashboard enabling them to easily monitor lone workers, configure unique teams with emergency escalation responses, monitor device health statuses and establish two-way audible communication lines with audible alerts if something goes wrong; all backed by 24/7 support as well as a high performance self-healing 4G network ensuring no dead spots that could compromise employee safety.

2. Fall Detection

Lone workers can be at greater risk in hazardous environments than their counterparts, particularly falls - which often pose greater danger when working alone. An LWF with fall detection capabilities may help protect workers by raising an alarm immediately after any fall occurs - either automatically, without needing to press a panic button first, or manually by the user.

This feature uses built-in gyroscopes and accelerometers to monitor movement. When an incident such as falling is detected, an alert will be sent directly to the management system of the lone worker device and immediately notify any supervisors in case any incidents arise which require assistance quickly.

Integrating safety features into lone worker devices helps your staff feel safer in their roles. Showing them that their employer cares about safety will lower the chance that inappropriate or threatening behavior from patients, clients or coworkers occurs in their job role.

How to set up Geofence Lone worker personal alarm An LW device with man-down/fall detection features can be combined with other lone worker security devices to create a comprehensive safety system for lone workers. Satellite devices like Bivy Stick with SafetyAware allow workers to use basic two-way communication and request help via simple voice command. They may even come equipped with GPS capabilities so assistance can be reached quickly in case of medical emergency, accident or any other incident.

3. Geolocation

Geolocating someone or something involves using GPS technology to pinpoint their position, which then allows us to track their movement over time. You might find such technology on mobile phones, smart watches or cars. Businesses commonly employ geolocation for tracking the movements of employees who work alone - especially lone workers.

Lone worker tracking allows managers to monitor employees in potentially hazardous environments such as construction sites. This allows them to quickly dispatch an employee nearest an incident site, and optimize resource allocation on site.

Our lone worker devices and apps use geolocation technology to identify an employee's location, then transmit this data over either Wi-Fi or data connectivity directly to our secure cloud-based service, the StaySafe Hub. Featuring Google Maps integration for easy use and accurate global real time results.

If a lone worker triggers a panic alert while outside of an app session, the Hub will also begin tracking their location so assistance can be sent quickly to them. This feature is particularly helpful for security guards or cleaning staff working in high-rise buildings as well as domiciliary care nurses visiting clients in their homes.

SoloProtect devices and apps include a privacy toggle that can be toggled off to disable geolocation in the background, sending periodic location updates via data or WiFi connection to SoloProtect Insights that can be seen on a map in SoloProtect Insights platform. Alongside location details, SoloProtect Insights displays employee working statuses and device battery lives as well.

4. Voice Calling

Lone worker devices with voice calling enable employees to contact a monitoring centre during an emergency without using their smartphone or activating it directly. These devices typically take the shape of an ID badge so they can be worn discreetly or attached to a lanyard/belt clip; some models may even fit inside pockets/bags for easy communication.

Some standalone lone worker devices feature inbuilt SIM card and two-way communication features, while others can act as plug-in extensions of an employee's smartphone. This solution can provide an expanded functionality set in a familiar, straightforward fashion.

Safepoint's app-linked lone worker devices only share users' location data when they opt-in via an alert, so your employees can rest easy knowing they won't be tracked without active alert. This feature can provide extra reassurance if they have concerns over giving away too much privacy by allowing their employers to track them remotely.

Every lone worker solution must feature an easy-to-use SOS button that instantly alerts emergency services and gets help on its way, particularly for high-risk lone working positions such as healthcare or police work. To make sure that your devices meet standards set forth by BS 8484 and ensure your employee safety.

5. Emergency Alerts

Lone workers may face safety threats due to their work environment. Home health care nurses may have to travel into unfamiliar neighborhoods where they could be vulnerable to attackers; electrical workers might have to deal with dangerous electricity; while lab workers at research facilities might be exposed to toxic chemicals. A device equipped with emergency alerts can provide peace of mind against these potential threats.

These devices connect directly with a monitoring center when activated, enabling immediate assistance to be dispatched immediately. They can also be programmed to alert supervisors directly so they can act swiftly. Furthermore, supervisors have access to various reports which allow them to measure how often employees are activating alarms as well as understanding what kinds of situations lead them to do so.

App-linked lone worker devices like those seen here can be worn discreetly on a lanyard or attached to keys and provide an emergency alert system in an instant. When integrated with smartphones, workers can use them as an effective lone worker monitor allowing them to check-in with supervisors when necessary as well as trigger an SOS button when necessary.

Your employees deserve protection, and using an appropriate lone worker device is one way of achieving that. To select an effective device or system that best meets your needs and budget, begin with conducting a risk analysis to ascertain any dangers your employees could encounter when working alone. Once complete, select either standalone devices (usually equipped with communication device, SIM card and monitoring software all-in-one), system solutions or hybrid solutions depending on your preference and needs - standalone devices usually being more costly options that offer all three of these features at once).