The updated British Standard for provision of lone worker services, BS8484 2022, underpins the UK’s safety leadership by providing lone worker product and service providers with a code of practice that allows the fast and effective despatch of emergency services.
The BSI (British Standards Institution) states that ‘lone worker protection might be a consideration for both safety and security strategies. It contributes to the organisation's governance, management of risk and compliance with both company policies and legal obligations.’ Blackline Safety, a global safety technology leader, has presented the market with the first BS8484:2022 accredited lone worker and gas detection device.
Direct Safety is Australasia’s leading supplier of lone worker solutions, and Blackline Safety’s premier safety partner for the New Zealand and Australia region.
“Blackline Safety Europe, Ltd are very proud to be among the first businesses in the UK to be accredited to the new upgraded BS8484:2022 standard”
Every second counts
BS8484 enables certified service suppliers to offer the highest level of emergency response, bypassing the central emergency response system to make the process as efficient as possible.
Robust lone worker policies combined with innovative employee-worn technology can mitigate potential risks faced every day by those working alone.
G7c’s lifesaving person-down and lone worker protection features include:
Integrated connectivity wirelessly links your team to live monitoring personnel
True Fall Detection™ and no-motion alerts
Missed check-ins immediately identify when a team member fails to confirm their safety status with a scheduled confirmation timeframe
Reliable communication with two-way text messaging, two-way voice calling and push-to-talk options
G7c’s emergency SOS latch generates an instant visible and audible alarm, alerting monitoring personnel should a worker be faced with a threatening or dangerous situation
The Silent SOS feature enables users to discreetly call for help by pressing the red latch for three seconds so there are no obvious signs of activation to an aggressor. This can be used in situations where a user knows they need help, but may not want to draw attention to themselves. G7c automatically communicates man down and gas alerts to monitoring personnel who are equipped to deploy a potentially life-saving emergency response when and wherever needed, up to and including the police. Worker location and safety status are easily viewed on a live map, so responders know exactly where to go.
Optimised emergency response
Connectivity is necessary to ensure the fastest possible emergency response. The live monitoring team follows tailored emergency response protocols and when required, escalates to the highest levels of police, ambulance or fire service. G7c is the only BS 8484:2022-certified combination lone worker monitoring and gas detection product currently on the market.