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Man Down Alarm
Ensure you are alerted if an employee suffers an accident
What are Man Down systems?
A Man Down alert system detects falls and impacts, and sends a Man Down alert to a responder. There are a number of options available, from mobile apps to wearable technology.
A Man Down alarm system is a great solution for employees at risk of:
- slips, trips, and falls
- suffering a medical condition
- physical attacks
Man Down alarm systems are a particularly important tool for lone workers who may be unable to alert someone if they suffer a fall and are knocked unconscious, or are unable to make a phone call.
What are the benefits of a Man Down system?
Knowing when an incident has occurred, and sending immediate medical assistance, can be the difference between a minor injury and a life changing one. But what if your employees work alone or out of sight? How can they raise an alarm if they are injured? Lone working Man Down systems are becoming increasingly popular for companies facing such situations.
Implementing a lone worker Man Down safety system can help to protect lone workers, and meet the legal duty of care.
Who could benefit from a Man Down solution?
Remote and lone workers
With 53% of non-fatal injuries being caused by slips, trips, and falls, anyone working alone or out in the field could benefit from using a solution with Man Down alerts. The hazards associated with falls are not only common, but often uncontrollable for those working away from a fixed work base.
Many lone workers enter client homes, construction zones, and travel between meetings. While training can be given on identifying and removing fall hazards when entering a new environment, it is not always practical to do so.
Man Down security systems can be useful in such situations depending on the level of risk.
Working at height
Falls from height remain the biggest cause of workplace fatalities. Due to the high risk involved, all possible steps should be taken by companies to prevent falls from occurring. However, if an employee does suffer a fall, Man Down alarms will ensure someone is alerted immediately.
When working at height, it is important to have a Man Down solution that detects falls AND impact, rather than just non-movement.
Medical conditions
For employees with a known medical condition, a Man Down solution is essential to alert you if they fall unconscious, or are unable to move. In these situations, an app that also detects non-movement may be the best option, as not all medical emergencies involve a fall.
In areas of low signal
Man Down devices need a signal to send alerts. If your employees operate in areas of low signal, EcoOnline's lone worker app, powered by StaySafe, low signal mode allows the app to send alerts via SMS if falls or non-movement are detected.
“We’re really pleased with how well the app has been integrated into the company. The team were great with answering any questions we had and our staff now have peace of mind when working alone”
Bruce Brown, Director of Operations, JLL
“We’re extremely proud to work with organisations who place their people’s safety and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. Making sure everyone has access to a simple and effective lone worker solution, and ensuring they get home safely, is what drives us on a day-to-day basis”
Richard Bedworth Sales Director, StaySafe
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How do Man Down monitoring systems work?
Man Down alert systems will usually work through the use of an accelerometer or Man Down sensor. They may detect a change in position, a lack of movement, or a sudden impact. When one of these is detected, a notification can be sent to the lone worker’s employer to signal that they need assistance.
If a lone worker suffers an impact event resulting from a fall, an alert will be raised in the lone worker hub. As falls indicate a risk of significant harm, a welfare check can be made to ensure the employee is okay.
Fall Detection is a wireless Man Down alarm system, and is available on the EcoOnline's lone worker app, powered by StaySafe, or through our wearable device the V.BTTN. Combined with Non-Movement alerts, EcoOnline's lone worker app, powered by StaySafe, offers the most robust Man Down system tracking solution available.
FAQ
Why use an app instead of a safety device?
How do I get my employees to use the app?
What happens if a lone worker is in a low signal area?
How does Low Signal Mode work?
What about user privacy concerns?
How does Privacy Mode work?
Who monitors the alarms?
Self monitor from anywhere using the cloud-based hub. Accessible via your PC, tablet or phone, you can view your employees exact live safety status. If an employee triggers an alarm or fails to check in, notifications are sent on-screen and via text, email and automated phone calls allowing you to respond immediately.
External monitoring can also be provided globally via one of our state of the art Alarm Receiving Centres. These facilities are fully accredited to the latest and highest industry standards.
Ensure every employee gets home safely
Over 1000 clients with 80,000 lone workers, use StaySafe globally every day to:
- Provide the best level of care to their workforce
- Meet their legal duty of care
- Enhance their reputation
- Improve their operations
Protect your workforce with our remote worker safety monitoring solutions whilst they work, travel or meet with clients alone or in remote locations.
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