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Published 17 May 2023
Keeping your lone workers safe may seem like a daunting task. But in 2023, there are various innovative lone worker safety devices that can make protecting and managing your lone workers easy and efficient. From lone worker smartphone apps to handheld satellite devices, in this guide, you will discover the best lone worker safety devices available in 2023.
Lone worker safety devices are designed to monitor and protect employees who work alone, in isolation, orremote locations. Of course, features vary by device, but typically, lone worker safety devices include GPS monitoring, panic buttons, periodic check-ins, and two-way communication. These devices can help keep employees safe, provide peace of mind for all team members, reduce liability, ensure compliance with government health and safety regulations, and save time.
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Platforms supported: Available on mobile app (iOS and Android) or a web-based software.
SHEQSY is the leading lone worker safety solution that protects employees in real time and makes it easy to manage, monitor, and report on their activities from one user-friendly dashboard.
SHEQSY's smartphone app (for iOS & Android) enables lone workers to quickly trigger their duress, check in periodically, complete safety forms and checklists, share hazard reports, communicate with managers, and more. Meanwhile, from the SHEQSY Dashboard, managers can view employees' real-time locations, send out emergency roll calls, run reports, manage overtime and duress events, schedule appointments (via integration with Outlook, Google Calendar, et al.), and more.
SHEQSY is fully customizable to suit your organization's unique safety requirements and work environments. Use the SHEQSY app standalone, or integrate it with discreet Bluetooth wearables and handheld satellite devices. SHEQSY also offers a 24/7 security monitoring center.
Review of SHEQSY:
"With a significant number of our staff performing outreach appointments in the community and in clients’ homes, having an appointment overtime alert function provides our organization with peace of mind that the welfare of our staff is being monitored for each of their appointments. SHEQSY is easy to use and integrates with Outlook appointments which is not only convenient but saves our staff time."
Garmin inReach® Satellite Communicator Devices ensure that employees who work alone outside of mobile coverage are protected and accounted for with GPS location tracking, two-way messaging, long-life battery, the ability to trigger SOS/duress notifications, and integration with other devices and solutions.
Garmin inReach® Satellite Communicator Devices (SE+ and Explorer) integrate with the SHEQSY lone worker system. When used with the SHEQSY lone worker system, employers can manage, monitor, and report on lone workers' activities, locations, and safety statuses in real-time from the user-friendly, cloud-based SHEQSY Dashboard, and receive real-time duress notifications via email, text message, and automated phone call. Employers can also deploy SHEQSY's 24/7 safety monitoring center to verify duress situations and coordinate emergency responses.
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger devices help employers protect and connect to lone workers performing duties anywhere, with features such as one-touch emergency response, messaging, alerts, and location tracking. SPOT Gen3 and Gen4 devices integrate with other solutions and devices to provide a customizable safety solution.
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger devices integrate with the SHEQSY lone worker safety system. When integrated with SHEQSY, employers can easily manage, monitor, and report on SPOT users' activities, locations, and safety statuses in real time from the user-friendly, cloud-based SHEQSY Dashboard and receive real-time duress notifications.
An official partner of SafetyCulture, Flic2 Smart Buttons enable lone workers to quickly, easily, and discreetly communicate with managers and send emergency notifications.
Lone workers who require the ability to discreetly communicate and trigger a panic can use the Flic2 Smart Button when connected to an in-range smartphone (with the SHEQSY app downloaded). When integrated with SHEQSY, employees can use the button to inconspicuously extend their activity timers by 15 minutes, check in to confirm their well-being, and trigger a QuickPanic in the event of an emergency.
Meanwhile, from the SHEQSY app, lone workers can access all other SHEQSY features, such as hazard reports, location notes, safety checklists, and more. All this critical safety and activity data is automatically synced and stored in the SHEQSY management dashboard. Managers can receive real-time duress notifications via email, text message, and automated phone calls, or use SHEQSY's 24/7 security monitoring center.
Similar to SHEQSY, Ok Alone enables lone workers to check in at regular intervals and press a panic button to request help in an emergency.
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There are three types of lone worker safety devices commonly used in the workplace:
Of these three types, lone worker safety smartphone apps are the most broadly used across all industries and lone-working job types; that is because they provide the most significant data and are affordable, user-friendly, and easy to deploy across employees’ existing devices. They may be used standalone or integrated with other devices for added functionality.
On the other hand, Bluetooth and handheld satellite devices have more specific use cases and should be used in conjunction with a lone worker app for best results. For example, an in-home healthcare professional who may need to discreetly call for help without their patient noticing would require a Bluetooth device that is integrated with a lone worker safety app. Meanwhile, an employee working in a rural location outside of mobile phone coverage, such as a utility maintenance worker, would require a satellite device.
Lone worker devices are safety devices designed to protect workers who work alone or in isolated environments. These safety devices can come in the form of smartphones (smartphone apps), Bluetooth buttons, handheld satellite devices, et al. These devices’ primary functions are panic/emergency activation and alerting, GPS location sharing, and periodic well-being check-ins. By deploying these types of devices, organizations can help keep lone workers safe while streamlining management and complying with local workplace health and safety laws.
Employers can protect lone workers by utilizing safety devices such as smartphones (with lone worker safety apps), satellite-based trackers and communicators, and Bluetooth devices. Generally speaking, these devices enable employers to keep track of workers’ locations in real time and provide emergency assistance when needed. Additionally, implementing rigorous lone worker safety procedures and protocols is another effective way to ensure their safety in isolated environments. Employers should also provide relevant training for employees that regularly work alone so they have the knowledge necessary to stay safe while on the job.
There are many tools that can be deployed to aid the safety of lone workers. These include lone worker safety solutions (such as smartphone apps like SHEQSY), a detailed and easy-to-follow lone worker safety policy, personal protective equipment (PPE), and relevant training.
Lone worker devices can be deployed across lone- and remote-working teams to ensure they stay safe and connected. Most commonly, lone worker safety smartphone apps are used. Via the SHEQSY app, lone workers can quickly trigger their duress in emergency situations, check in periodically, share location notes and hazard reports, and more. Meanwhile, from the SHEQSY dashboard, managers can:
Out of the top lone worker safety devices available this year, SHEQSY is the best choice. See the solution in action in this 90-second video.
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Maddy Cornelius
Maddy is a content contributor for SafetyCulture. She has worked as a digital marketer and copywriter in the risk management industry for more than a decade. When she’s not writing for SafetyCulture, Maddy runs a popular travel and food blog and enjoys snowboarding, practicing yoga, hiking, and spending time exploring outdoors.
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