IOSH protects lone workers

LoneALERT is a comprehensive suite of products to protect staff working alone, remotely or who are vulnerable, as well as enabling employers to meet their Duty of Care to workers. Complex patented technology written by Birmingham-based Advance IT Solutions is used in the LoneALERT system. Lone workers simply check in at the start of their shift or hazardous activity and can raise a panic alarm in the event of distress. Automatic alerts are sent to response centres if workers do not check out within their allocated timeframe.

The flexible system is available in a simple text format, Smartphone app, as a ‘Man Down’ device which automatically detects falls or an ‘Anywhere’ device ideal for remote locations that works via GPS without a mobile phone signal. A specialist web portal also allows workers to create, update and cancel check-in times while an admin area gives permitted staff the ability to view an enormous amount of information relating to their workforce and LoneALERT account.

Matt Rockley, IOSH regional networks manager for UK and Ireland, said of the system: "The team feel supported whilst out and about, without feeling like big brother is watching them. The management feel assured that, should something go wrong, they have a robust system in place to alert them. The customer support and ease of set-up is very impressive, building confidence in the tool and Advance IT Solutions from the outset."