Safety devices are personal alarms for those working alone with no close or direct supervision. These types of devices are used to protect lone workers and allow the employee to trigger an alarm in an emergency.
How does a lone worker device work?
A safety device can emit a manual alarm triggered by the employee or automatically by detecting a fall, the removal of the device, or a lack of movement. The alarm is transmitted to a monitoring centre, a person on call or to a designated contact, who will confirm if it is a qualified emergency and who will then follow the emergency protocol. The devices are equipped with a microphone and a speaker to facilitate a quick exchange of this information. They are also geolocated, allowing the lone worker to be quickly located and assisted in an emergency.
Type of lone worker safety devices
The safety device you choose must be suited to the lone worker’s activity, it must be able to respond perfectly to the specific risks that the employee might face. To achieve this, our experts have developed different types of devices:
Safety Watch
Comprehensive lone worker protection. Versatile and ergonomic device for workers with manual and automatic alerts in emergencies. It provides employees with a system of safety and prevention in case of hazardous situations or emergencies. This device includes 24/7 Monitoring from our partner ARC enabling prompt response to alerts and quick assistance for lone workers.
SOS Alarm
An entry-level personal alarm, safeguarding the individual in emergency situations by tracking their location if they send an alert, have a fall, or lack of movement over a prolonged period of time. This is a self-monitored device, it cannot be connected to a 24/7 monitored ARC. Alerts must be managed by the configured contacts.
Safe App
Turn your smartphone into a lone worker alarm, this app is suitable for low-risk workers. Employees can send automatic and manual alerts. This is a self-monitored device, it cannot be connected to a 24/7 monitored ARC. Alerts must be managed by the configured contacts.
Why should employees use a lone working safety device?
As an employer, you must provide your employees that are working out of sight or hearing range of another employee with a warning device. This allows them to send an alert for help in emergency situations. It is therefore the most effective solution for lone workers in emergency situations.