Why use a fall detection system?
Falls from height are the most common type of fatal accident for workers in the UK. Similarly, slips, trips and falls are the most common type of accidents that cause injuries.
A fall detection alarm, sometimes referred to as a man down alarm, automatically raises an alarm should someone have a fall. With the alarm activated, the specialists in our Alarm Receiving Centre will be notified of the fall and begin the process of resolving the situation quickly.
This speedy response and ease of use not only ensures employees get the best help possible as quickly as possible but also reassures the entire team that proactive measures are in place for lone worker protection.
How our fall detection system works?
Our patented fall detection feature uses three factors that mimic a falling motion to raise an alarm. When fall detection is enabled on one of our devices or app it will raise an alarm once it detects three events
- A fall from a height,
- A period of non-movement and,
- A change in orientation.
Slip and fall detection response faster than 999
Our team of responders are available 24 hours a day all year long and are on hand to offer rapid response to the activation of a fall detection device. Our team responds to alarm activation faster than 999, allowing for a fast resolution to your employee’s slip, trip or fall.
With our fall detection systems, you benefit from:
- 3 seconds to pick up alarms
- 4 minute police response in threat-to-life situations
- 100% service uptime
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Fall detection alarm systems you can trust
At Peoplesafe, we understand that employee safety and workplace compliance are paramount. That is why we hold all the relevant accreditations for the products we provide and the alarm receiving centre we operate.
We ensure complete adherence to best practices and ensure all services match legislation and industry guidelines. Being committee members of the BSIA Lone Worker section further enhances our standing as our role ensures we continually advise and work with key industry representatives and regulatory bodies such as the NPCC and BSI.
Fall Detection FAQs
Lone workers carrying out tasks at height are among the most common users of Peoplesafe fall detection systems, but they can also be adopted by any employee working alone where safety could be compromised. This extends to NHS workers doing home visits, estate agents hosting viewings and so much more. Wherever there is a possibility of a slip, trip or fall, Peoplesafe is there to provide round-the-clock assistance.
Yes. With Peoplesafe you can. Our easy to install lone worker safety app transforms your phone into a fall detection alarm that operates in much the same way as our physical devices.
We currently have three physical devices and one app in our range. The app simply gets added to your smartphone whilst the devices can be worn discreetly and provide rapid response should an employee have a fall. Our current range includes the MySOS personal safety alarm, our flagship personal safety device, the Micro SOS personal safety alarm, its compact smaller brother and the MySOS ID badge 4G, a name badge with added safety features.
Yes. Every device or app we have is fully accredited to BS 8484:2022 for lone working.
Of course! We would love you to see how our employee fall detection alarms work. Simply book a demo today and our team will ensure you get to see the complete range of benefits our systems bring to your workforce.
Our systems are built to provide you with a rapid response to a slip, trip or fall. Should an employee fall from height, have a period of non-movement and change orientation, the alarm activates instantly and connects to our alarm receiving centre. Alarms are picked up within three seconds and where there is a threat-to-life, police response is as little as 4 minutes.
