Lone Worker Safety Devices and Apps

SoloProtect improves lone worker safety by ensuring incidents are identified, assessed, and responded to quickly and consistently. Our solutions combine discreet devices or mobile apps with 24/7 monitoring from a BS 8484-accredited Monitoring Centre, helping organisations reduce risk and meet duty-of-care obligations.

• 24/7 professional monitoring for emergency escalation
• Red Alert panic buttons for rapid emergency response
• Man Down Alarm to automatically detect falls or incapacitation
• GPS tracking for fast location-based response
• Check-In and Ready2Talk® to support high-risk situations

Whether you’re protecting a small team or a larger workforce, SoloProtect provides reliable, compliant lone worker devices or lone worker safety apps, that supports both staff wellbeing and organisational accountability.

Lone working refers to any role where an employee works without close or direct supervision, either on their own premises, in the community, or in isolated or out-of-hours environments.

This can include healthcare professionals, housing officers, retail staff, construction workers, logistics drivers, and local government employees. Because lone workers do not have immediate access to help, employers must take additional steps to manage risk and provide effective emergency communication.

A dedicated lone worker safety solution helps organisations protect staff, respond quickly to incidents, and demonstrate compliance with health and safety responsibilities.

UK employers have a legal duty to protect lone workers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

This includes carrying out appropriate risk assessments, providing suitable training, and ensuring employees can raise the alarm and receive help in an emergency.

SoloProtect supports these requirements through monitored alarms, real-time location data, and documented response processes — helping organisations demonstrate proactive lone worker compliance and reduce risk exposure.

A lone worker safety system combines a personal safety device or mobile app with monitoring and response processes designed to protect employees who work alone.

These systems are commonly used in roles involving public interaction, physical work, remote locations, or out-of-hours activity. Typical features include panic alarms, Man Down detection, GPS tracking, and scheduled check-ins.

Organisations use lone worker safety systems to reduce risk, improve incident response, and provide assurance that staff are supported if something goes wrong.

Choosing the right lone worker protection system depends on your organisation’s risk profile, working environments, and how your staff operate day to day.

Consider factors such as whether employees work indoors or outdoors, alone or in public-facing roles, and in areas with limited signal. It’s also important to think about ease of use, scalability, and monitoring support.

SoloProtect offers a range of devices and apps — from discreet ID badge alarms and mobile apps to robust wearable devices — allowing organisations to select a solution that fits their needs without unnecessary complexity. Our team can help assess requirements and recommend the most appropriate option.

Lone workers face increased risk because help is not immediately available. Common risks include physical assault, slips, trips, falls, medical incidents, and environmental hazards such as poor lighting or severe weather.

Without an effective alerting system, these situations can escalate quickly. A monitored lone worker alert system enables employees to raise an alarm quickly and ensures incidents are handled appropriately — helping organisations protect staff and fulfil their duty of care.