Supporting lone worker safety with two-way radios and BBPTT devices

Workplace safety for lone workers is essential not only for protecting the physical health of employees but also safeguarding their mental well-being.

Although lone working alone does not necessarily increase violence risk, intervention and support may be lacking, making lone workers vulnerable. By adopting stringent security protocols and providing thorough training, we can create a safer working environment, ensuring they can perform their duties with confidence and peace of mind. For example, consider a university security guard making late-night rounds through a quiet campus, a retail worker managing the store alone at closing time, or a utilities worker inspecting isolated locations. Each of these scenarios comes with a specific set of risks and challenges.

How to ensure lone worker safety?

Regardless of whether your employees work alone, in high-risk environments, with the public, or out of hours, it is crucial that they have a reliable way to call for help whenever they need it.

Lone worker safety devices such as personal safety alarms, monitoring device and panic buttons are not just a useful tools but essential safety measures that can trigger rapid responses during emergencies. Among these monitoring devices are two-way radios (DMR radio) and Broadband Push-to-Talk (BBPTT) smart devices, known for their resiliency and robust form factor, with minor adjustments they allow you to make use of your devices already in situ, eliminating the need to introduce another technology.

How can wearables improve lone worker safety?

Aside from providing immediate help during an emergency, DMR radio and BBPTT smart devices can also support regular check in’s between lone workers and their employers, ensuring they are safe, secure and productive in their work environments.

• Manual alarms – send out a distress signal with just a single tap on your two way radio, or smart device. For workers requiring extra discretion, we offer the option of silent alarms.
• Check in alarms – if your staff fail to check in during a designated time period, an automatic alert can be triggered.
• Man-down alarms – we can detect if your employee has fallen, and it will automatically send out an alert to the users monitoring the system. There is also an emergency alarm with voice that turns on a live audio feed until help arrives.

Supporting lone worker safety isn’t just good for employees; it’s good for the overall health of any business.

Equipping lone workers with reliable, user friendly devices gives them direct access to assistance during emergencies, thereby reducing the risks involved in lone working scenarios. Not only does this increase worker safety but it also demonstrates a commitment to your employees well-being and fosters enhanced productivity due to safer working conditions.

Radiocoms are trusted by organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, University of Kent, British Airways, and Manx Utilities to support their lone workers, deploying two way radios, BBPTT devices, body worn cameras and satellite devices.

To discuss how we can adjust your existing two-way radios, or BBPTT devices, contact us here, join our live chat, or give us a call. Keeping your staff safe and connected starts with Radiocoms.

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