Best Devices for Lone Workers
In today’s fast-paced and high-risk work environments, keeping lone workers safe is more important than ever.
Two-way radios, PoC devices, and body-worn cameras aren’t just communication tools – they’re lifelines, enabling instant alerts, GPS tracking, and real-time support when emergencies arise. With the right devices and safety setups, businesses can ensure their lone workers are supported no matter where work takes them.
What are lone worker features?
Lone worker features are specific things such as apps, buttons or built in features that help protect people who work alone. Its important that people are protected while working especially by themselves and lone worker features are a great way to support that. With lone worker features, workers can:
– Be protected wherever they are
– Alert others of emergencies
– Track locations of other workers
– Have automatic check-ins and then be alerted if there is no response
– Produce live video feed in danger
– Have instant communication at all times
Overall, these features will prevent incidents, detect problems early and help response times improve.
What we recommend:
| Device | 🔍 Safety Monitoring | 🚨 Emergency Response | 📍 Location Tracking | ⚙️ Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola R7 Premium (Full Keypad) | Detects inactivity and requires periodic user check-ins | Man Down detection + dedicated emergency button for instant alerts | Optional GPS provides real-time worker location | Lone worker timers with escalation if no response is received |
| Hytera HP785 | Continuously monitors user activity for non-response detection | Man Down alerts, emergency button, and call interrupt prioritisation | GNSS positioning delivers accurate real-time location data | Prioritised emergency communications for critical situations |
| Telox BP590 | Tracks activity and detects inactivity or sudden impacts | Emergency alert button + automatic alerts from motion detection | Integrated GPS enables real-time tracking and dispatch coordination | Check-in timers ensure continuous safety monitoring |
| Hytera PNC460 | Monitors activity levels and triggers alerts on missed responses | Man Down alerts + dedicated emergency alarm button | Built-in GPS supports fast worker location and response | Automated escalation through check-in safety timers |
| Hytera VM750D Body Camera | Continuous video recording for situational awareness | Emergency alarm button + live video streaming for incident response | GPS tracking supports rapid location of personnel | Pre/post-event recording for full incident evidence capture |
These devices combine Man Down detection, emergency alerts, GPS tracking, and automated monitoring to significantly improve lone worker safety across high-risk industries such as security, utilities, transport, and construction.