1. Accidents often happen when employees cannot reach immediate supervision or colleagues for help, including late shift workers and remote employees handling hazardous materials. As emergency situations can quickly escalade without immediate support, panic button features are an integral component of a strong workplace safety plan and should always be included as part of it.
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3. These discreet yet accessible tools provide workers in distress with access to assistance quickly. Emergency alert systems like Aatmunn's Lone Worker solution allow lone workers to signal for assistance by pressing a button, instantly sharing their location with supervisors or monitoring centers and providing timely dispatch of services or alerting emergency contacts as soon as assistance arrives - while ongoing monitoring helps ensure their safety until assistance arrives.
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5. lone worker device Lone worker panic button programs provide employees with both physical and psychological reassurance. Hotel employees working alone in guest rooms are at increased risk of assault from guests; panic buttons can discreetly activated in emergency situations to inform potential attackers that assistance is available and offer protection from future attacks.
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7. An LWPB can be integrated into an organization's existing security system or coupled with a smartphone app for added protection for lone workers. Wearable devices that are easy to reach in an emergency are included, with multiple alert pathways (cellular, Wi-Fi, satellite radio etc) for reliable delivery of emergency messages. Some systems also provide real time GPS tracking and geofencing to monitor worker location within safe zones.
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9. As part of an overall safety plan, lone worker panic buttons can be integrated with training and ongoing support to promote an organizational culture focused on safety. This could involve communicating about safety policies within company communications; providing regular assessments to identify areas for improvement; rewarding staff for safe behaviors; as well as making adjustments as needs evolve over time. Regular assessments with feedback loops also play a crucial role.
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12. While the benefits of lone worker panic buttons may be obvious, making sure employees actually use these tools in an emergency is key. Therefore, having a clear protocol in place regarding what should happen if an employee presses their panic button is essential. Protocol for calling teammates, managers or the emergency dispatch system should be clear and simple for workers. Therefore, it's wise to conduct a test run of a lone worker panic button system on a small group of employees before rolling it out across all employees. Our article, Best Practices for Using Lone Worker Panic Buttons offers advice to maximize employee engagement with this tool and ensure it will be used during an emergency situation.
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14. Homepage: https://www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz/lone-worker-alarm/