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Personal duress alarms are an essential tool for lone workers, such as healthcare workers who may be at risk. They allow them to discreetly call for help in dangerous situations.
When pressed the device will send a signal to a monitoring centre (such as Tunstall Connected Care) who will contact the user via one way communication and dispatch the appropriate response, such as police, ambulance or manager/security.
Easy to use
Lone worker alarm systems give staff the peace of mind that help is just a button away in the event of an emergency. This helps to improve staff morale and also prevents staff absenteeism, mental health leave and turnover.
A duress alarm system consists of a small device, usually in the form of a pendant, which the user can activate to call for help. The signal is sent to a response centre and answered by trained professionals. They can identify the situation through speaking to the user or by listening into the call and then sending the appropriate help for the individual in danger.
The system can be set to automatically activate in the case of a fall or if the device is not moved from its original location. This feature is especially useful for lone workers, such as security guards, healthcare workers, social workers and those working in remote locations or dangerous industries. It can also be used to monitor elderly parents or children at home.
Simple to install
A duress alarm is a simple, cost effective solution to help safeguard the safety of staff members. All you need is a button to press that can alert a monitoring centre and the police when someone feels unsafe or vulnerable.
Aggressive behaviour towards healthcare workers and elderly people who live alone are on the rise. A lone worker duress alarm can be life-saving in these situations, as they can summon their team for support immediately.
A duress alarm is typically worn around the neck, belt or wrist, in a discreet location so it cannot be tampered with easily. You should only use a local security company that is qualified to install and maintain your duress alarm system. PASS Security offers a range of duress alarms that can be installed at your business premises, schools and homes. Our systems are easy to use and can be monitored from a remote location. We also provide CCTV installation, access control and intruder alarms across the Greater St Louis Area.
Easy to monitor
Using a duress alarm can instantly alert authorities and allow the person to call for help without drawing attention to themselves. Most devices have a discreet button that can be pressed by anyone who feels under threat and will activate an immediate response from the monitoring centre. This could range from notifying a carer or family member to emergency services depending on the individual’s needs.
The personal safety of staff and lone workers is a huge concern for many companies. This is because the wellbeing of staff can have a direct impact on worker productivity. In fact, studies have shown that a lack of worker security can lead to low morale and increased absenteeism, mental health leave and turnover. By providing a duress alarm for your team, you can ensure that they’re protected and can focus on their job. Duress alarms are available as part of a wider alarm system, often with two-way paging and embedded live video.
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For lone workers who are in the field all day long a duress alarm offers peace of mind knowing that they can signal for help quickly and discreetly without drawing the attention of their tormentors. This is particularly true for healthcare workers who visit clients in their homes; senior clinicians like Matt from Peninsula Health have reported that they feel much safer when visiting patients thanks to their MePACS duress alarm.
Personal duress alarms can also be useful for other lone workers such as field sales representatives who travel to customers’ premises and meter readers who work outside business hours. By using a simple button, they can activate their duress lone worker safety device and alert their employer or emergency services in the event of an accident or dangerous situation.
Some duress alarms can be used standalone while others are integrated into overarching lone worker safety solutions that enable employers to manage and monitor all lone worker activity from one easy-to-use dashboard. SHEQSY is a great example, with the ability to automatically send a duress alert and instantly notify a manager or emergency response team in accordance with an organization’s escalation protocols.
