1. Millions of workers complete their daily work alone - out of sight and earshot of colleagues - leaving themselves vulnerable to serious accidents and emergencies.
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3. Workers operating alone require reliable means to quickly access assistance in an emergency, which makes lone worker safety devices such as GPS trackers a must for anyone operating alone.
4. Cost
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6. Lone worker safety solutions can be an essential tool for businesses that employ individuals whose job duties increase the risk of accidents, injuries and deaths. No matter whether they work from an office environment or travel remotely to remote areas for business, equipping these employees with advanced lone worker systems can reduce risks while safeguarding team wellbeing.
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8. Some mobile security guards travel alone from location to location and work solo as they protect buildings and assets in urban, rural, and remote environments. Utilizing a lone worker app or device, these individuals can check-in, request help when necessary, as well as connect to an emergency response system if an incident arises.
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10. working alone safety devices Apps designed specifically for lone workers tend to be much cheaper than dedicated devices and may offer features like easy SOS access, GPS location tracking and man down detection. Safepoint's Lone Worker App includes features like 24/7 alert monitoring and custom geofencing as well as the possibility of adding an optional Wearable Panic Alarm at an additional cost.
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12. Apps and devices offer many benefits to workers, including automatic check-in and an SOS button which can be activated either manually or automatically (through fall detection sensors or alarm key presses). Some employees may feel uneasy installing "monitoring" apps onto their personal phones; as an extra reassurance measure, Safepoint systems prioritize worker privacy by only sharing user location during active tasks or alerts.
13. Convenience
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15. Lone workers often work alone in people's homes or remote locations and cannot easily call for help via shouting or mobile phones. Utilizing a dedicated lone worker device or app such as Safepoint's wearable panic button provides easy SOS access and fully automated alert systems which eliminate human error risk while decreasing liability potential in case of emergencies.
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17. As well as offering automated check-in monitoring, lone worker apps often support advanced functionality like motion features and GPS tracking. Some allow you to assign guardians who will be alerted in case of emergency; and SHEQSY's app offers timed tasks which function as advanced check-in systems: users simply open up the app, name their task(s), estimate their timeframes and share this with their designated guardian(s).
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19. Safepoint's Lone Worker Device includes a SIM card so it can connect to multiple networks, offering greater coverage without the need for a dedicated smartphone to run its application. Furthermore, they're backed by 24/7 monitoring from Safepoint's alarm receiving centre and feature an emergency button in case of duress.
20. Reliability
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22. Lone worker safety solutions are integral in safeguarding workers who operate independently in remote or at night environments. Through devices or apps, these tools offer reliable communication between lone workers and emergency contacts - including regulatory compliance checks. While traditional or manual check-in methods leave room for human error, these real-time tools offer reliable real protection.
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24. If an employee becomes injured, incapacitated, or faces another hazard while working alone, their lone worker app or device will instantly notify their designated emergency contact. Some devices also feature immediate two-way voice calling as well as automatic alerts which trigger when certain conditions are met; such as fall detection that notifies emergency services if movement or lack of movement are detected after a specific period.
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26. Mercari Technologies' Lone Worker App features an SOS button for emergencies that users can press in case of accidents or medical situations, alerting up to 10 pre-programmed phone numbers (including 911) that can be pre-selected by them before pressing. In addition, their device provides real time location updates so emergency services can reach them instantly.
27. Flexibility
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29. Many workers spend part of their working lives away from colleagues' eyes and earshot, necessitating reliable ways of reaching out quickly when in danger or need help. Many organizations opt for lone worker devices or an app designed specifically to support team members who must work alone.
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32. Solo worker devices typically feature SIM cards that connect to one or more phone networks for optimal coverage, as well as features like geofencing which alerts if someone leaves or enters a specified zone, falls detection sensors, or inactiveness detectors.
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34. A lone worker app utilizes your team's existing smartphones to monitor and protect lone workers. It can be activated manually or automatically via features like smart alert buttons or home screen widgets; in some cases such as Safepoint's Lone Worker App it can even link directly with wearable panic alarms that provide discreet phone-free alerting solutions.
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36. Both solutions provide businesses with numerous advantages. They can increase morale and confidence among at-risk employees, help meet compliance standards more easily, reduce legal liabilities associated with workplace accidents, as well as save costs through reduced absenteeism due to workplace accidents.
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38. Website: https://www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz/man-down-alarm/