Lone Worker Solutions SOS Fob
From delivery drivers to out-of-hours retail staff and financial advisors, lone workers face a wide range of risks. This smart alarm fob gives them a simple, discreet way to signal for help.
It’s employee-enabled, allowing them to activate real-time monitoring and duress alarms, complete safety forms / checklists and hazard reports, check in automatically, plus much more. It can be paired with bluetooth wearables and handheld satellite devices to suit any work environment.
Red Alert
Discreet, durable and easy to use, our lone worker protection devices offer the flexibility of being clipped to an ID badge or arm/belt holster as well as being carried in a pocket. Featuring GPS location technology, a large SOS alarm button and a full range of lone worker support functions they are suitable for front of house staff, health care workers and engineers.
A press of the SOS alarm button triggers a two-way call with an expert ARC controller. This ensures that the lone worker is heard and receives assistance immediately. It also allows them to leave a verbal update recording detailing their location, the nature of their risk and their current task. lone worker nz The ARC operator will then assess the situation and take appropriate action, escalating as required.
The Identicom 977 is a BS8484 lone worker device that has been upgraded with 3G technology, auto two-way voice communication for Man Down alerts and the new Chaperone function. Chaperone is designed to help reassure users they are not alone by offering accompaniment in non-alarm situations and can be activated by pressing the multi-function button labeled ‘2’. This will prompt a voice message from an expert lone worker support agent and allow them to record a status update for the lone worker solution ARC. This can be accessed by supervisors in the SHEQSY management portal at any time, giving them peace of mind that their lone worker is safe.
Yellow Alert
Lone worker solutions such as SOS Fob provide a discreet personal device with multiple safety functions, including a manual emergency SOS latch. These features ensure that staff are never truly alone even in fast-paced and time limited working environments like shipyards, airports and logistics companies.
In the event of a high-risk code yellow scenario, a lone worker can activate the SOS button with a press. The system will then notify the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) via a pre-recorded audio message and GPS location data. The ARC will then dispatch the nearest available resource to respond.
Our Yellow Alert function also allows a lone worker to record detailed task or location specific details, giving the ARC context should they need to trigger a Red Alert. Additionally, our Safe Check feature runs seamlessly in the background enabling users to programme their intervals of a periodic welfare check and ensuring that they receive regular monitoring from a centralised team.
Integrated cellular connectivity means a lone worker can connect to a network in just seconds as soon as the device is switched on. This is particularly important for remote locations, or where mobile network coverage may be limited. It also removes the need for expensive intrinsically safe smartphones or apps, or additional infrastructure. Our cloud-connected lone worker monitors deliver full protection from all known and unknown hazards with no gaps in coverage.
Worker Down
Lone workers can find themselves in a Man Down danger if they’re not visible to other co-workers who could alert, help or prevent them from an accident. This happens a lot in workplaces where there aren’t a lot of people working close by.
With the right lone worker solutions, a worker can instantly signal an emergency via their device. When a worker activates this function, the device automatically contacts the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) through their iNet Now Live Monitoring service. They will then contact the worker to check if they’re alright and if they can’t reach them, follow your organisation’s escalation procedures and dispatch the appropriate services to their GPS location.
The best lone worker solutions include 24/7 monitoring. This means that your workers will always be protected as a trained ARC monitor is on hand to ensure they follow the correct steps of their bespoke escalation procedure.
This is a great way to increase the productivity of your lone worker solution and it means that your employees can work safer, knowing that there are always a team of specialists looking out for their safety. Many lone worker solutions also come with a variety of features such as "worker down" detection, keep alive check-in and SOS alerts. They can all be configured to align with your organisation’s specific lone worker protection needs and provide reassurance to your workforce that they are being protected.
Accidental Alert
Lone workers are often exposed to risky situations like health incidents, extreme weather, motor vehicle accidents and falls. The G7 lone worker solutions sos fob can support employees in these circumstances through manual patented emergency SOS latch that triggers an instant visible and audible alarm and alerts monitoring personnel. It also offers automatic and time-based communication avenues like text messaging and push-to-talk for supplemental protection.
Discreet, durable and waterproof, the BS8484:2016 Gold Certified specialist lone worker device is small enough to be clipped into an ID badge or arm/belt holster for use as a discreet lone worker monitor. Workers can trigger the Red Alert with a single press of the prominent central SOS button that immediately opens a call to an expert ARC controller where they can be assessed and help sent out promptly. They can also leave a voice memo recording with their situation to ensure that help is sent out with the right level of urgency.
A cloud-based lone worker monitoring solution like SHEQSY can provide a similar level of protection to your staff, whether they are in remote locations or office-based environments. This software-based service enables employees to check in periodically, set duress alarms, and complete safety checklists and forms via smartphone app or web-based dashboard. It can then send real-time duress alerts to a company-declared response team or 24/7 security monitoring centre for quick action.
