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How a Personal Duress Alarm Protects Lone Workers at Heights and in Confined Spaces

Lone workers need emergency duress alarms for when things go wrong

For those working at heights or in confined spaces, the risk of accident and injury is high—especially for employees who are working alone.

So if your workforce includes lone workers who are operating in high-risk situations such as heights and tight spaces, it’s critical that you take targeted steps to minimise the harm.

One way to do this is via a personal duress alarm such as the SkyTrack 4G. But what exactly can it do? And is it worth the investment? Read on to find out.

Automate your check-ins

People working in confined space require personal duress alarms

For many organisations, tracking your lone workers’ wellbeing during working hours relies on them manually contacting the workplace via a phone call or SMS. While this can work when all is well, if an incident has occurred and your worker is unable to contact you, this system falls down. 

A key safety feature of the SkyTrack 4G personal duress alarm is the ability to set up automated check-ins. This provides your lone workers with a reliable and effective way of raising the alarm and accessing help when they need it, even if they are unable to physically pick up their phone and call. Automating the check-in process also allows you to keep seamless records, which is essential for health and safety compliance in many industries.                                                                                                                                                 

Customised to suit your needs

SkyTrack personal Duress Alarm

A personal duress alarm, such as the SkyTrack 4G can be programmed to suit the needs of you and your team. You can set up to 10 different alarms for a range of events including person down and motionless, both of which are critical safety features that could potentially save the life of a lone worker who has fallen from a height or become trapped in a confined space. There is also an option to set alarms for SOS/duress and fail to check in, giving your employees optimum protection should an emergency situation arise and they are unable to call for help. 

In addition, the alarm features 5-minute tracking updates, which increase to 1-minute updates if the SOS alarm is triggered. What’s more, the SOS alarm is tracked and responded to by an Australian-based 24/7 monitoring centre, so you can be confident that prompt assistance is available around the clock.

Compact, durable and reliable

Another big plus of the SkyTrack 4G is the size, strength and quality. It is a small, discreet device that can be secured on a belt or worn on a lanyard. The shock and water resistant design is built for durability, and the long-life battery and USB lead option for portable charging is ideal for those on the go. The device also has coverage across the 3G/4G network and can be used in GPS or WiFi positioning modes, providing reliable connectivity wherever your lone workers are.

Protect your lone workers with a simple device

SkyTrack with Accessories

If you’re looking for a simple and reliable way to reduce the risk of serious injury to lone workers who are working at heights or in confined spaces, a personal duress alarm is a smart option. Your team will have peace of mind that they are not alone and help is available if they require it, and you can feel confident that you are minimising risks to keep them safe.

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If you are keen to find out more about the SkyTrack 4G personal duress alarm, or any other safety or access products, please get in touch with our team on 1300 994 890.