Workplace Safety Alarms Protect Employees From a Wide Range of Emergencies

Workplace safety alarms protect employees from a wide range of emergencies.





Whether your employees work in isolation, outside of regular business hours or travel to multiple locations, workplace safety alarms are vital. These systems safeguard against a range of scenarios including man-down/fall detection, duress and other time-sensitive emergency situations that workers may be unable to press a panic button or call for help.

Basic lone worker safety devices use a panic activation feature and panic-site GPS coordinates to send alerts to designated people when an employee experiences an emergency. More advanced lone worker safety solutions can include a variety of additional features that improve the overall level of lone worker protection such as automated check-ins, overtime alerts, real-time location monitoring and hazard reporting.

When choosing the right lone worker safety device, consider factors such as voltage and battery size to ensure that the system will meet your needs. Some devices come with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and others have a replaceable AA/AAA battery.

In addition, lone worker devices can be customized to suit any position, industry and working environment. For example, a utility maintenance staff member may be working in a dangerous area that requires them to work at height.

If your employees have to spend long periods of time alone, a workplace safety plan should be in place that covers everything from access control to violence prevention and health and safety. It should also include safety policies, protocols and training. These are key safety measures that will keep your employees safe from a variety of threats in the workplace and increase their morale.