Lone Worker Devices
Advanced Lone Worker Device Solutions
- Instant emergency response,
- Real-time GPS tracking,
- 24/7 monitoring.
Why Choose Our Lone Worker Devices for Your Business
Our lone worker devices are designed to meet the highest UK safety standards while providing the reliability your workers need in critical situations. Each device combines multiple safety features into one robust, easy-to-use solution.
Key Safety Features:
- Instant SOS Alerts: One-touch emergency activation sends immediate alerts to our 24/7 monitoring centre
- Real-Time GPS Tracking: Precise location monitoring ensures rapid emergency response
- Fall Detection Technology: Automatic alerts when workers experience unexpected falls or impacts
- Two-Way Communication: Direct voice contact with monitoring teams during emergencies
Comprehensive Lone Worker Solutions That Save Lives
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, UK employers have a legal duty to ensure the safety of workers who operate in isolation.
All our lone worker devices comply with HSE regulations and industry standards, giving you confidence that your safety measures meet legal requirements.
The MySOS and MySOS ID Badge both provide real-time monitoring and instant alerts, making it easy for managers to track worker safety status.
Lone Worker Device FAQs
What is a lone worker safety device?
A lone worker safety device is a piece of technology that is designed to protect employees working alone. Often, they are small and shaped like a fob or an ID badge so that they don’t attract attention.
What does a lone worker device do?
The most basic function of a lone worker device is to raise an SOS alarm when the user needs help, for example if they’re in danger, suffer an injury or feel threatened.
How does a Peoplesafe lone worker device work?
Our lone worker devices are linked to a 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) based in our Epsom headquarters. When the SOS alarm button is pressed, an alert is raised in the ARC and a two-way audio channel is opened on the device between the device user and the ARC Controller.
What happens when you press the SOS button on a lone worker device?
Pressing the SOS button on a lone working device raises an alarm to an Alarm Receiving Centre. ARC Controllers will receive the alarm and start monitoring the situation. If safe to do so, they will utilise the device’s two-way audio capabilities to speak to the user and determine a course of action which may include calling an escalation contact or initiating a blue light response.
Why use a lone worker device and not call 999?
When an SOS alarm is raised using a lone worker device the ARC Controller will know who the user is, where the user is and any important information (e.g. medical conditions, date of birth). These are all things the 999 operator will ask before dispatching any services. Having this information saves valuable time. In addition, the ARC Controller is trained to handle emergency situations and stay calm allowing them to relay information that someone experiencing the situation may not be able to do effectively.
Do lone worker devices need a mobile signal to work?
Most lone worker devices work using a mobile SIM card and will need a mobile phone signal to raise an alarm. To improve connectivity Peoplesafe offer a roaming SIM which is able to use the strongest connection of any of the three major network providers in the UK. This increases the chance of securing a mobile phone signal.
Do Peoplesafe lone worker devices track the user?
No, the purpose of the GPS in Peoplesafe lone worker devices is to ensure that the emergency services can be sent straight to the user’s exact location, should they need assistance. Knowing where the user is saves precious time which could mean the difference between a serious and manageable incident. All lone worker devices have GPS capabilities that will monitor the user’s location; however, the Alarm Receiving Centre will only receive this information when an alarm is raised.
Which alerts are monitored by lone worker devices?
Aside from SOS alarms, lone worker devices will raise an alert to the ARC when an activity timer expires or when it detects a fall using fall detection technology.
