LONE WORKER PROTECTION
“ONCE LONE WORKER NEEDS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, THERE IS A VAST ARRAY OF TECHNOLOGIES ON THE MARKET TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES WHEN WORKING IN ISOLATION.”
Once lone worker needs have been identified, there is a vast array of technologies on the market to support employees when working in isolation. The latest advances in smartphones and communications technologies now enable multiple devices to be used via one online platform, providing employers with the flexibility to decide which type of device is most suitable for different workers on site. For example, employees working alone the majority of the time are likely to require an “all in one” device with multiple features, whereas employees working alone for minimal periods may only need a simple device which raises an alarm.
Working with Mercer Street Technology, Arco now supplies a range of personnel lone worker/man- down devices that are suitable for all environments. Most importantly, all devices supplied from Arco meet the BS8484 standard for lone working making them some of the most robust solutions on the market.
When speaking with customers, Arco identified a strong need in the market for an “all in one” device, which replaced the need for workers to carry multiple technologies around with them, such as mobile phones, radios and scanners. To address this, Arco now stocks the new Ranger lone worker/man down device, which is a fully ruggedized phone with in-built RF radio.
Fully waterproof and dust proof, this device utilises PTT (push to talk) technology, which provides the ability to make encrypted “one-to-one” or “one-to-many” calls globally over the GPS network. If incapacitated, workers can activate a SOS/Panic Button that sends an alert to the organisation’s control centre with GPS coordinates and their Google map location.
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The Ranger also has the ability to sense a fall and transmit an alert to a central system detailing who has fallen and where they are located. A two-way voice path can then be opened so the welfare of the user can be confirmed. An interesting new feature, particularly well suited to workers accessing multiple sites, is the Geo-Fencing function which monitors entry and exit from site, alerting a worker’s superiors to any unauthorised entry or exit from a specific site or area.
For employers looking for a simpler device that can be allocated to workers as and when required, the new Pearl+ mobile is perfect. A powerful GSM/GPS/Wi-Fi safety phone, fully unlocked to any network provider, the Pearl device uses a standard SIM card with GPS/ GPRS and has the facility to pre- set four numbers onto the device for call purposes. If a worker is in distress, they can quickly press the SOS button to get help. The Pearl+ will then send their details to their chosen control room or contact. The Pearl+ is also equipped with a fall sensor that immediately sends out alert information in case of a ‘man down’ situation.
To meet industry demand for shareable data, both solutions are cloud-based for monitoring and information retrieval so employers can access the platform from anywhere in the world with internet connectivity. From the platform you can access user information, present location, history of location/movement and updated selected user and tracking parameters.
There are a plethora of measures that employers can take to help protect lone workers on large sites and technological solutions such as lone worker devices form a critical part of a robust lone worker strategy. Knowing there are proper support systems in place means staff will feel reassured and have the added peace of mind that they are being kept safe while at work. This security can increase productivity and reduce absence, helping a business to remain profitable and successful.
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