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Lone workers face unique challenges. Without the support of colleagues in an emergency situation, their risks increase dramatically compared to others. Businesses should therefore provide them with a comprehensive safety solution to fulfill their legal duty of care - this may take the form of apps, Bluetooth panic alarms and walkie-talkies; in this article we'll look at their differences and their key features.

Effective lone worker safety devices combine hardware, software and 24/7 alarm monitoring - this is especially relevant as technology develops and regulatory standards change; an ideal vendor for such devices should provide a roadmap that details how their solution will adapt over time to address shifting requirements.

Many lone worker safety devices take the form of apps installed onto employees' mobile devices (smartphones or tablets). Lone Worker App These apps typically feature fall detection systems which alert if an employee doesn't move for an extended period, an SOS button and share their location so operatives know exactly where help should be sent.

However, the primary difference between dedicated lone worker devices and consumer safety apps lies in their connection to an alarm monitoring service with 24/7 alarm monitoring service for professional ARCs that specialize in handling alarms from lone workers such as burglar alarms or fires. This makes a considerable difference as monitoring staff safety shifts away from internal teams to experts trained to respond rapidly when any type of alert arises.





An effective lone worker safety solution should include a dashboard and management portal that allows administrators to check-in on team members, view real-time location visibility and activity data, configure and manage escalation procedures in accordance with their organization's policies and regulations, as well as configure alert notifications based on team activity data.

SHEQSY's Lone Worker Management Dashboard is the only app available that combines all this functionality into an intuitive app for use by organizations to track employee safety, wellbeing and compliance in real-time - giving team leaders peace of mind that their duties are being carried out correctly.

SHEQSY's intuitive hazard assessment features allow team leaders to document and review all hazards associated with an individual task, including all associated potential risks, level of risk and measures in place to mitigate it. This provides them with a complete picture of individual safety and wellbeing in any given situation, helping fulfil their legal Duty of Care obligation while also identifying any areas for improvement that can keep team members safe - providing one of the easiest and most efficient ways to ensure your lone working staff remain confident and fully prepared when out alone. Fall detection