PERs for Workers
There are a number of workplace health and safety measures employees can leverage to protect their employees, but policy is often not enough. For lone workers in remote, late-night, or high-risk jobs adding another level of protection is essential.
Using a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), lone workers and their employers benefit from the ability to remain connected for protection, safety. They can also help reduce liability. With a medical alert system, each device is connected to a monitoring center and will be able to alert an emergency service should a dire situation occur.
How Does a Personal Emergency Response System Work?
PERS units are small devices designed to be worn around your neck or attached to a belt. They are GPS-enabled allowing them to be effective almost anywhere. In the event of an emergency, a PERS device will transmit a reliable alarm signal. With the press of a button, the device utilizes two-way voice to connect the lone worker to a monitoring center to ensure their safety.
It is more than a panic button. Combined with industry-leading, highly accurate fall detection capabilities, a PERS device delivers immediate incident notification and protection – ideal for lone workers in the retail and delivery service sector including warehouse, customer-facing retail, and delivery services.
What is a lone worker?
A lone worker is anyone who carries out a work activity away from co-workers and without close or direct supervision from an employer. These workers are not necessarily working in complete isolation, but rather not directly under supervision. This may include Healthcare workers, employees who work in large warehouses or noisy manufacturing floors, or those who work late shifts or alone.
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Any worker who is routinely unsupervised can benefit from the peace of mind of PERS. They can signal for help easily and have their location transmitted instantly. Remote or lone workers can confidently go about their work with the assurance they have instant access to help when the need arises when using a medical alert system.
What are the benefits of a Personal Emergency Response System?
In an emergency the benefits of PERS are clear. Quick and reliable help for vulnerable workers no matter where they might be. Even without an emergency, they empower workers to be independent and feel safe. They also provide employees with visibility, allowing them to ensure the safety of employees by monitoring devices remotely.
Worker safety should always be a top priority for your team. Flexible solutions allow employers to customize monitoring options and emergency responses. Making it easy to ensure safety and provide fast support when it is needed.
Do My Employees Need a Personal Emergency Response System?
Lone workers in remote, late-night, or high-risk jobs benefit most directly. PERS delivers peace of mind for staff and management, knowing that workers can call for help anytime, anywhere. To learn more about PERS for workers speak to a security consultant.
