Lone Worker Devices, Systems and Personal Alarms

They can – something that may be vital if a lone worker has reported a concern, requested backup or logged an incident.

Our responders and managers can see exactly where the device is at all times, contacting the wearer if they need to check they are well, or providing accurate location information to security responders or the emergency services where necessary.

Our lone worker devices incorporate an extended-life battery with a standby power source that can last for 10 days – ensuring the alarm or camera remains operational for the full duration of any shift.

Yes, we often speak with businesses concerned about issues such as verbal abuse and confrontation, who want to be able to record every event or create logs they require for regulatory and health and safety purposes.

We can integrate lone worker devices with bodycams and helmet-mounted cameras and provide ongoing monitoring of all alarms and surveillance assets through our Alarm Response Centre (ARC).

Yes, camera technology can be a smart way to protect the safety and wellbeing of lone workers, particularly those in potentially hostile or vulnerable positions. Most roadway work teams or construction sites will need to erect signage advising that body-worn cameras are in use.

Health and safety legislation means employers are responsible for protecting lone workers from accidents, injuries, and other incidents, just as they are for staff working in a group setting.

Issuing staff with monitored camera safety equipment is an excellent way to showcase a commitment to lone worker safety. Most lone workers will appreciate the security and confidence provided by convenient body-worn or hard-hat-mounted cameras integrated into their PPE.

Camera footage can reduce potential liability, document events, and ensure an emergency response is activated immediately if a lone worker falls, is injured, or requires medical assistance.

Our lone worker devices have features that set them apart from our bodycams and helmet cameras. For example, SOS, man-down, and no-movement alarm notifications are sent to the IoT platform. It’s advisable to combine our lone-worker devices with camera technology for full protection in lone-worker scenarios.

Personal alarms for lone workers provide employees who work alone with a way to call for help in an emergency. A panic alarm is usually triggered on a smartphone or device, which is then transmitted to a monitoring station, another member of staff, or the emergency services.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines a lone worker as someone who works along and without direct or close supervision. These people can include:

• Delivery drivers
• Health and social care workers
• Warehouse workers
• People who work from home

Many other types of workers may benefit from lone worker alarms, such as security personnel, shop assistants, vulnerable individuals, and those in positions of authority and responsibility for enforcing rules.

Our lone worker alarms connect to our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), where our trained operators listen, assess, record and dispatch security or emergency personnel if required. Whenever the device is activated, the operative will know exactly who the user is, their precise location and follow the agreed procedure to ensure the safety of the lone worker.

The device also allows employees and employers to communicate without a mobile phone.