Lone Worker Solutions

A lone worker is an employee who is unable to get assistance or supervision from their employer during working hours. This group of employees is a significant number (53 million globally), who deserve the same protections and support as other on-site or office workers.

Personal alarms offer a simple solution to keep staff safe, whether they work alone or in remote environments. They can be worn as a small, discreet button or clipped onto their shirt, allowing staff to call for help in the event of an emergency.

SOS Fob is a lone worker safety device that offers a range of safety features, including Red Alert which triggers emergency help, and Yellow Alert, which provides voice memo message to a Monitoring and Response Centre. It also has man-down technology that detects movement and alerts the user to their location.

Garmin inReach Satellite Communicator devices protect lone workers in remote locations with GPS location tracking, two-way messaging, long-life battery and the ability to trigger SOS and duress notifications. They also integrate with the SHEQSY lone worker safety app to provide a fully customizable safety solution.

Ok Alone is another lone worker safety solution which allows employees to check-in at regular intervals and press a panic button to request help in an emergency. They can also leave a voice memo message with salient details for the emergency contact to find out more about the employee’s situation.

There are a wide variety of lone worker solutions on the market to choose from. But there are some important things to consider before deciding on one. Man Down Devices These include: