LONE Worker Two-way Radios

Working in areas that can be dangerous for employees is something that companies have to address. Legislation exists that compels employers to ensure workers at all levels are safe and that there are solutions in place for lone workers and 'man down' situations. Penalties can be severe for non compliance. These types of systems are often included in two-way radio designs, but some of the hardware from different makers does vary regarding what is actually on offer, so its wise to check with Radio Shopper to get the exact information about any particular brand of two way radio.

Lone Worker Radios

Today there are a multitude of choices for radios and brands all offering the 'Lone Worker' feature that can help protect employees that are maybe working in a remote part of the site for example, or work in what could be a dangerous environment like inside storage tanks. It is imperative that there is some sort of monitoring going on from others on-site and if something detrimental to health should happen, then the employee can be quickly located and help given. Some lone worker radios also offer location services like GPS (some may not work indoors) to help pinpoint the employee in any emergency.

But for employees at distance then regular radios may not be satisfactory. In that case consider Push-to-Talk PoC radios that have UK and Europe wide range - great for anyone working at real distance. Obviously for on-site work regular two-way radios with lone worker features can be used.

Man Down Features

Many solutions included on radio handsets that have lone worker features also have a 'man down' feature too, as they tend to go hand in hand with health and safety and the pursuance of first aid on-site. The man down feature can operate in a number of ways but typically if an employee 'passed out' and was lying on the floor, without a response from him over a set time period, then the radio system notifies others in the area. There can also be further monitoring of the employee via the radio.

This is a very simple explanation of lone worker and man down features and is NOT intended to be anything other than a basic introduction to the subject, however, if you contact our friendly staff at Radio Shopper then they can help advise according to your situation and of course we also can loan a system for you to try on a no-cost basis.

Do note that we do supply near enough all brands of wireless radios and walkie talkie equipment and with our extensive experience dating back to the 90's we're sure we can help with positive information that will undoubtedly help you in protecting the employees and the company too. Contact us directly.