What is a Lone Worker Alarm With Man Down Detection

A lone worker alarm with man down detection is a safety device that alerts employees to the need for help in the event of a medical emergency or other incident. It works by detecting the user’s position, then sending an alert to nominated contacts.

Whether your company employs lone workers who often work at height (such as roofers, builders and surveyors), public-facing roles (like retail, hospitality or security) or community roles (like social work or nursing), a lone worker alarm with man down detection will give peace of mind that if anything should happen to them, someone will be there to assist them.





There are a range of types of lone worker alarms and they vary in their level of functionality. On a rudimentary level, basic lone worker alarms simply send an alert with GPS coordinates to a trusted person or to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).

If your company has more advanced lone worker safety solutions in place, then you will be able to monitor all of these alerts. This can be done via the SHEQSY app and devices, or through a dedicated lone worker safety dashboard.

duress alarm ARCs are purpose-built centres that receive and process all of these alerts. They are staffed by security professionals, and their job is to investigate the situation and contact the employee’s designated contacts.

A fall from height is one of the most common causes of workplace fatalities in the UK and a man down device would allow employees to detect falls from a height so that they can call for help before it’s too late. Using a lone worker alarm with man-down detection could save your business money, prevent employees from suffering serious injuries and ensure that you meet your legal duty of care under Work Health and Safety legislation.