Lone Worker Safety Devices

Whether they’re working at a construction site, managing a hazardous waste dump or performing an inspection of an offshore oil rig, employees who work alone or in isolated environments are exposed to unique risks. These risks may be more difficult to manage when workers are not among a team of colleagues who can support one another, monitor the environment and take preventative action together. Fortunately, today’s technology can help keep these workers safe, while streamlining operations and complying with workplace health and safety regulations.

Lone worker safety devices are tools, apps or hardware that allow workers to communicate with managers or a designated team in the event of an emergency situation. Depending on the solution, they can include features such as panic/emergency activation and alerting, GPS location sharing, and periodic well-being check-ins. They can be deployed via smartphones (smartphone apps), handheld satellite devices or standalone communications units.

Some devices have a variety of additional features to help address specific hazards, such as a fall detection feature or an automated notification system that sends a pre-recorded message if the user doesn’t respond after a certain period of time. Others have a man down feature that detects if the device user has been motionless for a short period of time, indicating they need assistance.





For companies with a mobile workforce, lone worker monitoring solutions that enable real-time connection are important. For instance, Blackline Safety’s wearable devices integrate advanced sensors that can detect falls and dangerous gases, sending a signal to the monitoring center to notify staff of potential hazards and provide assistance before an incident occurs.