Following a year of extensive trials of relevant lone working devices currently on the market, the Safety Department recommends these 5 units that we feel best suits your College lone working needs:
Blacklinegps Loner Man down
http://www.blacklinegps.com/• Waist belt worn
• slightly larger size
• larger buttons and ‘on’ light
• easy to use with good web portal for self-administration of units
• 2 way communication when required with call centre
• Units can be set to give one minute locations and can also have ‘beacons’ to enhance signal and locate unit more accurately.
Available on ICIS for immediate purchase
Skyguard MySOS man down
http://www.skyguardgroup.com/• Waist belt worn, small size (both)
• Has one phone a friend option.
• 2 way commmunication when required with call centre.
• Easy to use web portal for user changes
Available on ICIS for immediate purchase
MicroGuard
http://www.guardian24.co.uk/• Waist belt worn
• slightly larger size
• larger buttons, larger ‘on’ light
• easy to use with good easy web portal for self-administration of units
• 2 way communication when required with call centre
• Units can be set to give one minute locations and can also have ‘beacons’ to enhance signal and locate unit more accurately.
Awaiting to be registered on ICIS
LoneAlert Man down or Man down plus
http://www.lonealert.co.uk/• Waist belt medium size needs setting up with web portal with call centre and 2-way comunication when required.
• Has one phone a friend option.
Available on ICIS for immediate purchase, seach under 'Advance IT Solutions'
Connexion2 man down
http://www.connexion2.com/• ID badge style, can be waist or neck, but we think it can be a bit heavy if worn around the neck
• Can come with a camera option with hole drilled through ID card
• 2 way coms when required with call centre.
Available on ICIS for immediate purchase
How to choose the right device
When choosing a unit it is best to meet with the company’s sales representatives to show you what their units can do. These units are being upgraded and new options are available on a regular basis.
What you should consider
You should also consider how the user will carry/wear the device, ease of use, costs and specific environment that the unit will be used in, plus the actual needs of the lone worker. Refer to Lone Working Code of Practise (pdf) for more information: Safe Management of Lone Working
Purchasing and costs
Prices range between £10-16 for a monthly rental or to purchase it is £300+ (usually with annual recalibration costs). If you buy in bulk, this attracts a bigger discount. These companies are set up on ICIS for immediate purchase.
If you would like to contact the Safety Department about these devices, please email Matt Moderate (Health and Safety Technician).