Mercari Technologies Lone Worker Alarm Device
No matter if they are working alone in a shopping mall or healthcare settings – from security guards working alone in busy malls to healthcare workers in unfamiliar homes with patients – lone workers must always be protected. In case they can't reach a phone or are trapped by hazardous situations, having a personal safety alarm with them allows them to instantly call for help and call an alarm system without needing landlines or base stations for communication purposes. These devices also make great remote worker protection tools! Mercari Technologies Lone Worker Alarm Device makes use of cutting-edge 4G cell network technology to offer an effective solution for those working alone or outside normal office hours. The “next generation” personal alarm can be worn both inside and outside, including as a lanyard, belt clip or wristband making it highly versatile for use anywhere around the globe. Utilizing an intuitive user interface that makes requesting assistance simple with just one press of a button. A lone worker device utilizes GPS and GPRS technology to accurately report when someone activates their panic alarm. Lone worker app This feature, commonly referred to as man down or duress alert, allows emergency contacts to quickly locate those who have activated their panic button. This device can be an invaluable asset to organizations of any size, but especially beneficial to those that work offsite or alone, like transportation and delivery companies, factories and service and repair businesses or healthcare organizations. Employees can set a timed monitoring session which automatically ends at the end of their shift; should they forget to deactivate it at this point, the alarm will immediately trigger an SOS alert alerting company management so help can be sent immediately to ensure safety. Standalone lone worker devices such as those featured above typically include an inbuilt SIM card that allows discreet hands-free signaling when worn around the wrist or attached to a lanyard. App-linked devices connect directly to smartphones for hands-free signaling; small enough to easily transport. These devices may provide a cost-effective way of monitoring lone workers as they will only share the worker's location during an active alert. Safepoint's lone worker devices have been certified Cyber Essentials compliant to guarantee privacy, meeting stringent standards for protecting sensitive data. With such a level of protection in place, organizations can feel secure knowing their employees are safe in the workplace. Furthermore, this level of support may make employees feel safer and supported during work activities. With proper risk assessments and policies in place at an organization, a good lone worker alarm device can transform potential hazards into manageable elements of work – creating an inclusive workplace atmosphere and helping reduce absenteeism while increasing performance.