How a Lone Worker Panic Button Works

A lone worker panic button is a wearable device that allows employees to discreetly call for help in the event of an emergency. Often used as an employee safety device (ESD), it helps meet employers’ legal and moral duty of care to ensure their staff are safe in all situations.

How a lone worker panic button works

A wearable panic button can be plugged into an employee’s cell phone and linked to the appropriate Safetyline app subscription. NZ Lone Worker Alarms When the user needs help, they can press and hold the button to trigger a Panic Emergency.

When the alarm goes off, it sends an alert to a central management system that then sends SMS or email to designated monitoring associates. They can then verify the location and send assistance.

GPS tracking is another option that can be added to a lone worker panic button and can provide real-time location tracking. This can be particularly useful in construction or security industries where workers may need to move from site to site.

The best lone worker panic buttons and GPS trackers are designed to send a notification to the designated monitor so they can respond to the incident and send assistance. The monitor can then follow a response plan to confirm the location and dispatch police or other emergency services.

For lone workers who work in a remote area, StaySafe offer a satellite device with a dedicated panic button to make it easy for them to raise an emergency alert when needed. A lone worker panic button can also be used when an employee needs to carry out a home visit or meet with clients and customers in a private space.