When is protection for lone workers mandatory?
Working alone occurs when an employee works outside of the calling or sight range of other employees. According to DGUV Regulation 1, § 8 and ASR A4.4 The employer must take special protective measures — depending on the risk assessment.
- For work involving increased hazard potential (machines, electricity, risk of falls, chemical substances)
- For work in remote areas, underground garages, elevators, basements
- For nursing staff in outpatient services and field staff
- Security personnel, caretakers, cleaning staff (night shift)
- For employees with pre-existing health conditions
Important: The employer is responsible for ensuring a functioning emergency call system. A delayed or missing emergency call system can lead to the company being held partially liable in the event of an accident.
Our solutions — the complete ecosystem
We don't offer a single device, but a coordinated system of hardware, software, and service. Depending on the industry and risk assessment, we combine the appropriate components:
| Component | Other specifications | For who |
|---|---|---|
| Smart emergency call watch | Emergency call, GPS, fall detection, voice | Field service, care, security |
| emergency bracelet | Fall detection with indoor positioning | Industry, nursing home, warehouse |
| beacons | Precise indoor localization | Nursing homes, high-bay warehouses |
| Software | Central management, reports, shift schedule | All company sizes |
| Emergency call base station | Emergency call receiving station | Offices, workshops, reception areas |
| Emergency call watch with fall detection | Specifically for professions with a risk of falls | Construction, industry, field operations |
For which industries is our system designed?
Nursing & Care Homes
Home care workers work alone every day in strangers' homes — often with elderly or dementia patients. Emergency watch with fall detection The system immediately alerts the central office if a caregiver falls or is threatened by a patient. In residential care facilities, beacons ensure the indoor tracking of staff.
Industry & Production
Maintenance technicians, warehouse workers, shift workers — anywhere machinery, heights, or hazardous materials are involved. Our Lone worker protection for industry Combines fall detection, dead man's switch and precise indoor location tracking via beacons — even in metallically shielded halls.
Field service & service
Service technicians at customer sites, sales representatives in buildings, surveyors in the field—they're on the go and usually alone. The smart emergency watch with GPS works throughout Europe. In an emergency, the control center is automatically notified—with the exact location.
Security personnel & reception
Night shift security personnel, caretakers in the apartment complex, receptionists on late shifts—all benefit from a dead man's switch with fall detection. Added safety without restricting freedom of movement.
Construction & Crafts
On construction sites with an increased risk of falls, lone worker protection is mandatory — e.g., after DGUV Information 212-139Our emergency watch automatically detects falls, alerts the team and provides the location.
Compatible with your workflows
Our software integrates seamlessly into existing systems — from HR systems and shift planning to security control centers. One interface, one dashboard, all employees at a glance.
Practical recommendations
Our systems are recommended by leading companies and platforms:
- SET Solutions — Care Provider
- Aurora — Hospitality & Security
- PlanRadar — Construction Project Management
- Wainbridge — Property Management
expert opinion
In 2026, lone worker protection will no longer be a matter of convenience, but of compliance—and those who fail to implement it risk not only the health of their employees, but also significant legal consequences. A modern emergency call solution must fulfill three requirements: reliable fall detection, precise localization even indoors, and centralized control. Our comprehensive solutions offer exactly that—tailored to the specific industry and risk profile.
→ Request a free quote — we will analyze your risk assessment and put together the appropriate configuration.
Frequently asked questions from our B2B customers
Before every project, there are similar questions — we have summarized the most important ones in the FAQ section.
Working alone is defined as when an employee out of earshot or sight of other employees This is regulated in DGUV Regulation 1 (§ 8) and in ASR A4.4. In areas with increased hazard potential, technical protective measures such as emergency call systems are mandatory.
Yes — as soon as the risk assessment reveals an increased risk. The obligation arises from the Occupational Health and Safety Act (§ 5) in conjunction with DGUV Regulation 1. There are additional industry-specific requirements (e.g., DGUV Information 212-139 for the construction industry).
Nursing (outpatient and inpatient), industry/production, field service and support, security personnel, construction and crafts, cleaning staff (night shift), caretakers, surveyors and all professions with individual work in risk environments.
The costs depend on the number of employees and the components required. A single clock starts at €269; a complete solution including software and emergency call center will be calculated as part of an individual quote. Request a free quote — we calculate transparently.
Accelerometers in the watch detect typical fall movements (free fall + impact + immobility). In the event of a fall, an emergency call is automatically triggered after 30 seconds—the employee can cancel the alarm beforehand if it is a false alarm.
Yes — in buildings where GPS is not reliable, they ensure beacons For precise indoor localization. Accuracy down to the room level. Particularly relevant for nursing homes, warehouses, underground parking garages, and industrial buildings.
A dead man's switch is a safety mechanism that triggers an emergency call if the employee remains motionless for a certain period of time or fails to provide a predefined confirmation. Our emergency watches offer this function integrated—fall detection and motionlessness alarm in one device.
For models with an integrated emergency call center: Yes. Trained dispatchers assess the situation and alert the police, fire department, ambulance service, or family, depending on the circumstances. Without a call center, emergency calls are forwarded to pre-defined contacts (shift supervisor, colleagues).
We provide a complete solution — hardware, software, employee training, and (optionally) integration into your existing HR or security systems. Implementation takes 2–6 weeks, depending on the size of the project.
Yes — every implementation includes a compact employee training session (on-site or digital). We teach operation, the emergency procedures, and best practices. In addition, all users receive a pocket-sized quick start guide.
Our devices have a battery life of one full shift (8–12 hours). A low battery warning is automatically sent to the employee and the control center. Charging is done via USB-C during shift handover.
We offer flexible models: purchase of the hardware with a software license or a rental model with a monthly flat rate. Standard terms are 12–36 months, terminable by individual agreement. Book a meeting for suitable conditions.