Man Down Alarm System
- Man down alarm devices and apps
- 24/7 support with 3-second response time (ARC)
- Non-movement detection
Man down system
Man down alarm systems offer peace of mind that help can still be summoned even if the worker has become unconscious when they’re out of sight or working alone. Providing a lone worker solution that ensures rapid assistance is vital in a host of industries and at Peoplesafe, our man down system can be incorporated into a host of workspaces.
Falls from height are the most common type of fatal accidents for workers in the UK. Similarly, slips, trips and falls are the most common type of accident that causes injuries.
The need to support workers after suffering a fall is evident, which is why we offer man down alarms that will automatically raise an SOS alarm in the event that someone carrying a Peoplesafe device or app falls over.
Our man down alarm devices are industry-leading products with extensive testing carried out at the Tetra test centre.
How do man down systems work?
Our patented man down alarm uses three factors that mimic a falling motion to raise an SOS alarm. When man down systems (or fall detection) is enabled on one of our devices or app it will raise an alarm once it detects all of these three events:
- A fall from a height,
- A period of non-movement and,
- A change in orientation.
The device or smartphone will then vibrate to tell the user that an alarm is being raised. The Controllers in our Alarm Receiving Centre will know that it is a man down alarm and proceed accordingly.
The latest update enhances man down for users working at height. The system will continue to detect falls, but it will disregard the orientation of the user’s body because they will be in a harness keeping them upright.
Configure the man down alarm
We know that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to personal safety technology. That’s why our man down system has different sensitivity levels which can be configured in-app, or remotely by the customer support team for device users.
It can be easy to set off man down alarms by accident simply by throwing the device or phone on the sofa at the end of the day. Users can cancel false man down alarms by pressing the power button three times on the device or shaking the phone for app users.
Emergency response faster than 999
Your employees are protected 24/7/365 by our dedicated Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). We provide the quickest response in an emergency.
- 3 seconds to pick up alarms
- 4 minute police response in threat-to-life situations
- 100% service uptime
Man Down Alarm FAQs
What is a man down alarm?
A man down alarm is a safety feature that can automatically raise an SOS alarm if a worker falls and may be unable to call for help themselves. It is particularly useful for people working alone, out of sight or in higher-risk environments.
How does a man down alarm work?
Peoplesafe’s man down system uses three factors associated with a falling motion: a fall from height, a period of non-movement and a change in orientation. When these conditions are detected, the device or app can automatically raise an alarm.
What happens when a man down alarm is triggered?
The device or smartphone vibrates to alert the user that an alarm is being raised. The alarm is then received by Peoplesafe’s Alarm Receiving Centre, where Controllers can identify it as a man down alarm and respond accordingly.
Can man down alarms be used when working at height?
Yes. Peoplesafe’s system can support people working at height. Where a harness keeps a worker upright after a fall, the system can continue detecting the fall without relying on a change in body orientation.
Can the sensitivity of a man down alarm be adjusted?
Yes. Peoplesafe’s man down system has different sensitivity levels. These can be configured in the app or remotely by the customer support team for device users.
What happens if a man down alarm is activated accidentally?
Users can cancel a false alarm before it is escalated. Device users can press the power button three times, while app users can cancel the alarm by shaking their phone.
