Man Down Devices
Man down devices are an essential safety feature for anyone working alone who requires peace of mind that if an incident leads to their fall or incapacitation, someone will be informed and can respond. These lone worker alarm systems can be configured to manually activate an alert by pressing panic buttons manually or automatically activating alarms after periods of inactivity - great additions when used alongside two way radios, BBPTT devices or standalone lone worker devices like smartphones.
Man down devices typically utilize accelerometers to monitor any changes in orientation or movements that might indicate an impending fall, major shift, or major change of motion. Once this data has been processed and analysed, the man down alarm signal will be sent directly to their radio or smart device, notifying colleagues immediately that someone needs their assistance.
Alarms can also be cancelled within a predetermined time, which helps avoid false alarms. This feature is especially beneficial to workers working in industries where life-threatening incidents may be more likely, such as Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing as well as Waste and Recycling.
An alarm with a man down feature can be configured to notify emergency contacts when there has been no movement for an extended period (1 minute- 1 hour), providing much-needed peace of mind to lone workers at risk and who wish to know that help will arrive quickly should their absence become evident.
UK lone worker Another alternative would be for devices to send alerts directly to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), which are specially-built centres designed to receive and process emergency alarms. Manned by security professionals, these ARCs will notify relevant individuals or arrange for response plans as necessary.
The top lone worker alarms should provide both options, and be configurable according to user or site-specific needs. This depends on each company's security needs based on risks present within their work processes and environments.
Installing a lone worker alarm equipped with man-down capability won't reduce the likelihood of life threatening incidents happening, but it will ensure they receive prompt assistance when they do occur. Emergency response teams can swiftly arrive on scene quicker and provide vital aid quicker; furthermore it helps lone workers feel secure knowing their colleagues will be there when needed; depending on its configuration it could even track vehicles, equipment or boats and send out alerts as necessary.