A lone worker app is an innovative safety solution that helps businesses keep their lone workers safe, by monitoring their locations. These apps are designed to fit effortlessly into employees’ working day and are typically installed on their smartphone. They can then be charged and carried at all times – this eliminates the need for employees to carry a separate lone worker device.
Lone workers are at risk from many dangers including accidents, injury, violence and suicide – all of which can be prevented or mitigated through the use of a lone worker app. They also help businesses meet their responsibilities under workplace health and safety regulations to protect their staff from hazards in the work environment.
The best lone worker safety and devices are easy to use, reliable and customizable for the needs of your business. They offer features such as periodic check-ins, overtime alerts and quick, discreet duress activation.
Depending on your business’s needs, you may also need a solution that integrates with other digital platforms and offers 24/7 live monitoring. This is especially important if you have a large workforce that works remotely or out in the field.
Crystal Ball MobileLWP is tested to BS8484 meaning that your workers are protected in line with the latest legislation. The app alerts a monitoring team through audio and visual alarms and email notifications that can be received on PC, laptop or mobile device.
Loner Mobile is a personal safety app that turns an iPhone or Android phone into a safety monitoring device that fits into a lone worker’s daily routine, replacing productivity-draining check-in procedures. The app alerts live monitoring personnel who are empowered to dispatch an optimized emergency response directly to the lone worker’s location in a timely manner.
It’s easy to manage and deploy. All lone worker settings can be adjusted at once by department, team or shift pattern and you can create your own unique escalation and check-in procedure for each lone worker.
The app works with a range of wearables for added protection. For example, it can be connected to a Bluetooth smart button accessory that allows lone workers to be alerted when they are away from their mobile device by a single button press.
When an alarm goes off, it automatically dials a preset phone number to call and connects to a BS5979 Cat II Alarm Receiving Centre where highly trained staff can respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. The ARC will then notify the relevant local police or fire service authorities.
They offer a cost-effective solution that offers an excellent level of customer service from $5/PS4 per worker/month. There are no long term contracts, no upfront fees and all services are included in the subscription fee.
The Ok Alone lone worker app is easy to use and fits seamlessly into your employee’s working day. It is installed on their smartphone and is generally kept with them at all times, therefore there is less user resistance compared to using a dedicated lone worker device.