SoloProtect Shield shortlisted for Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2026

SoloProtect lone worker device shortlisted as a finalist for Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2026

The SoloProtect Shield, a next-generation lone worker safety device, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2026 — recognising products and services that are making a real difference to workplace safety across the UK.

The awards celebrate products and services that help organisations better protect employees who work alone or remotely, and the winners are decided by public vote — which is now open.

Recognising innovation in lone worker safety

The Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards highlight best-in-class health and safety equipment, connected safety devices, and lone worker protection systems that support employers in meeting their duty-of-care responsibilities.

Being shortlisted reflects how the SoloProtect Shield is already used across the UK as a trusted lone worker safety device in sectors including housing, social care, utilities, facilities management, and field engineering — environments where reliable lone worker protection is critical.

“We’re delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist in Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2026. We’re incredibly proud of the SoloProtect Shield and the role it plays in supporting lone workers every day by providing reliable, intuitive protection in real-world situations.”  — Steve Hough, Managing Director, SoloProtect

Why organisations choose the SoloProtect Shield lone worker device

The SoloProtect Shield is designed to balance robust safety functionality with simple, modern usability.

Key features include:

• Red Alert for rapid emergency escalation
• Man-Down detection to automatically raise an alert if a worker becomes incapacitated
• GPS tracking, Wi-Fi calling, and 4G roaming SIM for dependable connectivity, even in low-signal areas
• Check-In, Monitoring Timer, Ready2Talk chaperone support, and privacy modes to suit different lone-working scenarios
• A toughened-glass touchscreen and IP67-rated casing, built for real-world conditions

All alerts are handled by SoloProtect’s EN 50518 and BS 8484-accredited Alarm Receiving Centre, where trained operators verify incidents and escalate quickly — providing reassurance to both workers and employers.

Supporting lone workers and employers alike

By combining intuitive design with accredited monitoring, the SoloProtect Shield helps organisations protect lone workers while supporting compliance with lone worker legislation, health and safety policies, and risk management frameworks.

The device delivers reassurance not only to lone workers themselves, but also to employers seeking a proven, reliable lone worker safety solution that integrates seamlessly into daily operations.

Help support the Shield by voting

Public support plays a key role in determining the award winners. Anyone can vote, and it only takes a moment.

Cast your vote for the SoloProtect Shield:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/THS26vote

Voting is open until Monday 9 March, with winners announced later this year.

Learn more about the SoloProtect Shield

If you’d like to understand more about how the Shield supports lone workers and helps organisations meet their duty-of-care responsibilities, you can view full product details here:

https://www.soloprotect.com/uk/devices/soloprotect-shield