Protect employees who work alone with a dedicated safety solution that connects them to Securitas experts 24/7. With GPS, indoor positioning and man-down detection, we help you respond fast when something goes wrong.
The challenge
In many organisations, employees work alone or away from colleagues for extended periods. Long-haul truck drivers, employees in single-staffed locations, warehouse staff and maintenance teams may have no colleagues nearby if something happens. If they fall, feel threatened or experience an emergency, getting help quickly can be challenging. This creates real risks for employee safety and highlights the importance of having appropriate support in place.
Our solution
Securitas Lone Worker Protection gives your employees a direct, remote connection to our Securitas Operations Center (SOC) around the clock.
Using either a Personal Protection Alarm (PPA) device or a smartphone app, lone workers can trigger an alarm with a panic button or automatically through man-down detection.
GPS and indoor positioning can help us quickly locate the person, assess the situation and coordinate the appropriate response.
Options
You can provide Lone Worker Protection through a dedicated Personal Protection Alarm (PPA) device or through our smartphone application.
The PPA is a portable or wearable device designed specifically for lone workers who need a robust, independent safety tool.
The smartphone app is available on both iOS and Android and uses the phone’s capabilities to deliver the same protection.
This flexibility makes it easy to match the solution to different roles and preferences in your organisation.
For your business
Providing appropriate support for employees who work alone is an important part of workplace safety. Lone Worker Protection gives employees a reliable way to request assistance and helps organisations respond quickly when an incident occurs.
By providing greater visibility and structured response procedures, businesses can strengthen their approach to lone worker safety and help create a safer working environment.
Benefits
Build your solution
Lone Worker Protection is one part of how we keep your people safe. By combining it with other Securitas services, we can build a tailored security solution that fits your sites, working patterns and risks. Together, these services can be combined into a custom-made solution for your organization.
Stay connected with what matters most.
MySecuritas sends you notifications as soon as alarm events happen, so you’re always informed about important situations.
You can access reports right away when they’re ready, meaning you won’t be left waiting for updates.
All your security information is in one place, easy to find and available whenever you need it.
Stay informed and in control with clear details about every event.
MySecuritas lets you quickly check detailed reports so you know exactly what’s happened, whether it’s a small issue or something more serious.
You can easily see important events as they happen, so you can focus on what really needs your attention.
With MySecuritas, you have the tools to make the right decisions quickly and confidently.
Use the information in MySecuritas to improve how you handle security.
The platform shows you useful statistics and highlights, helping you spot patterns and learn what’s working well.
You can also see key trends and find areas where things could be improved. If needed, you can download the data to share it with your team.
With MySecuritas, you can use what you’ve learned to make your organization even better.
Take charge of your security with the easy-to-use tools in MySecuritas.
You can manage your organization and decide who has access to what, making it simple to stay in control.
Many tasks can be handled on your own, so you don’t need to wait for help. The platform also makes it easy for your team to stay updated and work together.
With MySecuritas, you can act quickly and keep everything running smoothly.
FAQs
Here are some of the questions we often hear from customers. Didn’t find your answer?
A Personal Protection Alarm (PPA) is a portable or wearable device designed specifically for lone workers. It includes a high-tech global positioning system (GPS) to locate the user in case of an alarm. The device has panic buttons and man-down detection, so alerts can be triggered manually or automatically if it detects a loss of verticality.
The PPA is a dedicated, robust device that works independently of a smartphone and is ideal for staff who need a dedicated safety tool. The Lone Worker Application is a smartphone app available on both iOS and Android that uses the phone’s capabilities to provide the same protection. Both options connect your employees to the Securitas Operations Center (SOC) for 24/7 support.
When an alarm is triggered, our Securitas Operations Center receives the alert in real time. Operators use GPS and, where available, indoor positioning to locate the lone worker quickly. They assess the situation, attempt to contact the worker if appropriate and coordinate the right response, which can include alerting local authorities and dispatching Securitas mobile services if available and agreed.
Yes. Lone Worker Protection supports your duty of care by providing a structured way to protect employees who work in isolation. It helps you meet legal and health & safety requirements by showing that you have assessed the risks and put measures in place to manage them. It also provides evidence of your investment in protecting your people.
Securitas has a global footprint and an international support network, which means we can support organizations with multiple sites and, in many cases, across borders. Availability and specific service options may vary by country, so we recommend speaking with your local Securitas security solutions expert to discuss your locations and needs.
Our security experts can help you choose the right mix of devices, apps and response services for your lone workers. Tell us about your sites and working patterns, and we’ll suggest a solution that fits.
