Protect Lone Workers With a Mobile Safety App – No Extra Devices Needed

Empower your team to stay safe with SoloProtect Mobile — a personal safety app for employees working alone, remotely, or in unpredictable environments. With 24/7 monitoring and emergency response, all it takes is their smartphone.

Whether you're in retail, utilities, healthcare, or working from home, a personal safety app provides peace of mind and rapid response in emergencies — without needing to carry an extra device.

What Is a Personal Safety App and How Does It Work for Lone Workers?

A personal safety app is a mobile-based lone worker solution that provides employees with a discreet way to raise an alarm, check-in during high-risk tasks, and receive emergency support — directly from their iOS or Android device.

SoloProtect Mobile turns a smartphone into a powerful safety tool backed by 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre support.

How it works

✔ User presses the Red Alert button on the app

✔ SoloProtect's Alarm Receiving Centre receives an alert

✔ Operators listen in and assess the situation

✔ Emergency contacts or services are notified if needed

Key Benefits of a Lone Worker Safety App

No extra devices required – use your existing Android or iOS handsets
Discreet and easy to use – raise an alert from your phone in seconds
Cost-effective – especially for mobile or hybrid workforces
Fast deployment – easy to roll out across teams
Flexible – apps can be quickly reassigned to new users
Ongoing updates – always up-to-date with latest features

Who Can Benefit From a Personal Safety App?

A mobile app for personal safety is ideal for:

Retail workers – especially managers or staff who travel between sites
Field sales professionals
Facilities and utilities workers
Home-based employees
Temporary or flexible contractors
Office workers who travel occasionally

If your team works remotely or without supervision, a lone working app can enhance safety without adding complexity.

Compare: Lone Worker App vs. Safety Device – Which One Fits Your Team?

Feature	SoloProtect Mobile App	Dedicated Lone Worker Device
Works with smartphones	Yes	No
Wearable form factor	No	Yes
Suitable for high-risk environments	Depends	Yes
Cost-effective for large teams	Yes	May vary
Red Alert and Man Down	Yes	Yes

Take a look at our comparison blog: Lone Worker Device vs Mobile App: Which Personal Safety Solution Is Best?

SoloProtect Mobile: Key Lone Worker Safety App Features

SoloProtect Mobile is available on both Android and iOS and includes:

Red Alert – discreet emergency alarm at the press of a button
Man Down Alarm – automatic alert if the user is incapacitated
Check-In – leave contextual voice notes when entering risky situations
Ready2Talk® – live monitoring during high-risk activities
Risk Messaging – send instant alerts to your workforce

Is a Mobile App Safe Enough for Your Lone Workers?

It depends on the risk level. For lower-risk roles, a personal safety app offers great protection and flexibility. However, for higher-risk roles (e.g. working at height, in aggressive environments), a dedicated device may offer better wearability and durability.

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FAQs About Safety Apps

Is the SoloProtect Mobile app available on iPhone and Android?

Yes, it supports both platforms and can be rolled out quickly to your team.

Do workers need mobile data?

The app uses Wi-Fi or mobile data to connect to our 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre.

‍What happens when a Red Alert is raised?

Our trained operators listen in, locate the user, and initiate emergency escalation within seconds.‍

Is data tracking continuous?

Location tracking is only active during the agreed times and privacy toggles are available.

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