Are You Fully Protecting Your Staff?
There are an estimated 6.8 million lone workers in the UK — and every employer has a duty to ensure they are properly protected.
Lone workers face the same hazards as everyone else. The difference is simple: when something goes wrong, there may be no one there to help.
Whether your teams work in manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, retail, logistics or out in the field, a slip, medical emergency, equipment failure or confrontation can escalate quickly without the right system in place.
Many organisations rely on manual check calls or basic panic devices. But as outlined in our Guide to Lone Worker Safety, these approaches often leave dangerous gaps:
- Long periods without active protection
- Delayed alarm escalation
- Unclear response ownership
- No proper audit trail for compliance
A robust lone worker system requires two essential elements:
- A reliable way for workers to trigger an alert — sos button, man-down sensor, app or dedicated device
- A structured process to distribute, escalate and manage alarms effectively
But not every environment is the same. Should you use a smartphone app, GSM device, digital radio, DECT, VoWiFi or an Alarm Receiving Centre? The right choice depends on your risks, coverage and operational needs.
Download the Free Guide to Lone Worker Safety
Our comprehensive guide explains:
✔ Where to start with risk assessment
✔ Different lone worker devices and when to use them
✔ Automation vs Alarm Receiving Centres
✔ The importance of alarm audit trail reporting
✔ Real-world examples of effective implementation
If an incident happened tomorrow, could you demonstrate exactly how it was managed?
Download the guide today and ensure your lone worker system is right for your environment and your team.
