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Future Trends in Lone Worker Safety and Panic Button Technology
Over 53 million lone workers exist globally, playing an indispensable role in business but often being at risk from various safety hazards. Luckily, traditional workplace protocols are being replaced by innovative technology which specifically targets modern lone worker safety issues; solutions ranging from simple panic buttons to advanced systems with man-down monitoring capabilities and GPS tracking are helping make jobs safer for everyone who works alone.

As companies increasingly adopt flexible working practices, demand for lone worker solutions offering an effective combination of communication devices, panic buttons and automated check-in features has grown steadily. There are various technologies on the market; what trends are driving this expansion and how can they be leveraged to enhance lone worker safety?

The primary trend involves an increase in lone worker monitoring devices designed to function either independently or seamlessly with existing smartphones. These smaller, discreet devices offer features such as GPS tracking, man-down detection sensors and alarm systems; some even come paired with dedicated smartphone apps allowing one-tap signalling for help and the ability to share live video streams among colleagues.

Second, smartphone applications designed for lone worker safety are becoming increasingly popular, providing users with easy and cost-effective ways to signal for help either via pre-set monitoring sessions or single push of panic buttons. These apps aim to make use as straightforward and user-friendly as possible while offering compatibility across a wide variety of smartphones; plus they often save training costs considerably!

Other innovations in lone worker safety include an increased emphasis on fall detection devices. Wearable gadgets such as pendants or smartwatches equipped with fall detectors can detect falls and alert an appropriate contact, significantly reducing risks of serious injuries or death. Furthermore, systems using artificial intelligence and IoT technologies allow real-time data aggregation, providing more precise location tracking as well as more dynamic lone worker alerting strategies.


nz lone worker As part of our effort to keep abreast of lone worker safety trends, we recently spoke with Lester Tiro from SafetyLine Lone Worker who joined David Kopf on OH&S SafetyPod podcast to explore common pitfalls in lone worker solutions that prioritize productivity over wellbeing for users, and highlight various effective strategies and tools for increasing lone worker safety. You can listen to this full podcast below or on iTunes.

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