Lone Worker Devices

Lone worker devices are used by employees who work alone or remotely in order to quickly summon assistance if they feel threatened, observe inappropriate behavior or experience an accident or medical emergency. Lone worker devices can also be helpful for hospitality sector employees who might experience aggressive customers and visitors who exhibit aggressive or threatening behaviours.

Many lone worker devices feature both a panic button that sends alerts directly to their guardians, as well as live GPS trackers to allow their guardian to keep tabs on them and respond as necessary. Other features might include man down alerts and gas detection with live monitoring capabilities. Some devices are tailored specifically for rural or remote areas by including satellite technology that pinpoints exact user locations as well as two-way communication and audible alarm capabilities.

Dedicated devices resemble small phones with SIM cards, GPS chips and rechargable batteries, making them an excellent choice for workers with stringent safety requirements such as linemen, roofers, window washers or those working at height. These robust yet easy to operate devices can be programmed to meet specific safety needs.

A lone worker device equipped with a panic button can instantly send SMS alerts to up to 10 contacts and provide their GPS coordinates, alerting help without workers having to reach for their mobile phone or press buttons for help. Modern standalone lone worker devices feature 4G touchscreen waterproof designs as well as full safety features making them suitable for many job roles and roles.





Lone worker New Zealand An existing smartphone makes using a lone worker app simple for workers as they will already be familiar with its device, and access all necessary safety features quickly and effortlessly. Plus, these apps don't pose battery life concerns and could even appeal to employees who would rather avoid downloading another separate application on their phone.

Lone worker apps can be customized to work with a range of lone worker devices from different manufacturers, including wearable technology and satellite tracking. Integrating them with a solution provider that is "device agnostic" allows your operation to select the most appropriate devices or combinations of devices for each risk profile, such as apps with check-in systems, panic buttons, communications capabilities, fall detection sensors and man down alerts - including apps designed for lone workers with check-in features like check-in systems and panic buttons as well as fall detection sensors for man down alerts - is also available. Opting for an open solution may help lower upfront costs and make implementing the appropriate solution much simpler for your operation. SHEQSY provides a customizable lone worker solution that works on Android or iOS devices and integrates seamlessly with Bluetooth and satellite devices, creating the optimal safety solution for any business. To determine what device would best serve as protection, it's important to conduct an initial risk analysis as well as speak to team members regarding what would help keep them safe.