Types of Lone Worker Panic Buttons

Types of Lone Worker Panic Buttons

Often, when people think of personal panic alarms, they are thinking of small buttons that can be worn or kept in a pocket. These can send a duress alert to designated contacts or monitoring centers. Some personal panic alarms also have the ability to detect if a person is unable to move or speak (in the case of a fall).

Many companies are concerned about ensuring the safety of their lone workers, particularly employees who travel between sites. They may have concerns about a potential threat or they may be worried about being accidentally stranded in an unfamiliar area. This can lead them to wonder whether or not they are required by law to provide staff members with a panic button.





In fact, there is no nationwide Occupational Health and Safety Act standard that requires companies to provide a panic button to all of their employees. However, a number of states and cities have staff safety laws requiring that certain employees are provided with a panic button.

The most important thing for companies to do is carry out a risk assessment and consult their employees on the matter. This will ensure that their employees are aware of the risks and are happy to be issued with a panic button. Alternatively, some safety solutions such as the SHEQSY app by SafetyCulture offer proactive protection and can be used in place of a panic button. This includes real-time monitoring, automated check-ins and GPS tracking.