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LONE WORKER SAFETY SOLUTIONS FOR
HEALTHCARE, NOT FOR PROFIT, AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS

In healthcare, Not for Profit, and social services, lone workers play a vital role, providing essential services while grappling with distinctive risks. Healthcare professionals attending to patients in remote areas, NGO workers delivering aid in crisis zones, and social services personnel conducting home visits all confront the challenges of working alone. These lone workers face potential threats to their safety, ranging from unpredictable environments to the risk of encountering hostile situations.

HEALTHCARE

Healthcare workers operating alone, grapple with heightened risks. Isolation magnifies the challenges of seeking assistance in emergencies. Moreover, the potential for violence, whether from patients or in unfamiliar surroundings, adds an alarming dimension. The absence of immediate peer support compounds the risks associated with patient care, exposing lone healthcare workers to both physical and emotional hazards. Robust safety protocols and reliable communication tools are imperative to address these multifaceted risks, ensuring the safety and well-being of those providing essential care in solitary settings.

NOT FOR PROFIT

Not for Profit workers are faced with risks that demand resilience and vigilance. The isolation amplifies challenges in accessing support during emergencies, exposing them to heightened vulnerabilities. Potential encounters with violence, whether from local conflicts or unfamiliar environments, compound the hazards. Moreover, navigating unfamiliar settings presents physical risks. Robust safety training and communication tools become essential, fortifying these lone workers against the unique dangers associated with their compassionate and often challenging undertakings.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Service workers face a distinctive set of risks, whether from clients or unforeseen circumstances. Frequently interacting with diverse individuals, and this dynamic context introduces unique risks. Interactions with clients, while often positive, can sometimes escalate unexpectedly, exposing workers to potential harm.

In addition, navigating unfamiliar settings poses hazards that increase the likelihood of the risk of encountering hostile situations. Robust safety protocols and reliable communication tools are crucial to address these challenges.

WHY CHOOSE DIRECT SAFETY?

We supply location-enabled equipment connected to a cloud platform that allows you to stay informed about on-site activities

Our seamlessly integrated cellular or optional satellite connectivity ensures reliable communication, even in the most isolated areas

With our industry-leading precision in monitoring Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL), we offer a diverse range of over 20 sensors

We enable you to maintain connectivity and the safety of every worker using manual, automatic, and time-based alert systems

Our robust reporting and analytics allow you to recognise actionable opportunities

Our technology is flexible enough to meet your current requirements and scale for future needs

OUR VALUED CLIENTS INCLUDE…

At Direct Safety we match our proven, global solutions to each isolated, remote, lone worker or vulnerable individual. A trusted name with an unrivalled monitoring and response capability, we have saved lives across many industries.

PRODUCTS YOU MAY BE INTEREST IN…

Blackline G7c
The wearable, rugged and intrinsically safe G7c delivers peace of mind that your workers are protected and can get home safe.
iHelp XS Pendant
Direct Safety’s iHelp Pendant is a ground-breaking wearable enhancement that addresses this safety monitoring app shortfall.
iHelp Micro
Our iHelp Micro is an emergency pendant/wrist transmitter enhanced by NFC technology. With the iHelp Micro, vulnerable lone workers are able to summon help with one simple press.
Twig One
The Twig One 4G wearable device is engineered for use in challenging industrial environments, even those prone to noise and hazards.
Twig One Ex
The wearable Twig One Ex 4G, Wi-Fi compatible device, is intrinsically safe and designed for use in explosive hazardous areas.
Twig Neo
The multi-wearable Twig Neo 4G, Wi-Fi compatible device, while compact, offers capabilities far exceeding its size.
Safety Watch
You can now use your Apple Watch or Android Wear to perform key actions of the Loner Mobile app.
SOS Panic Button
The SOS button is ideal for lone workers who need the device to call for help, especially when discretion is required.
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