Lone Workers having to Track themselves?

The benefits of Lone Worker, GPRS and Vehicle Tracking Systems are well documented, but in the vast majority of cases I had understood that businesses were purchasing their own equipment.

However, it has recently come to my attention that some self-employed personnel and staff are looking to purchase their own lone worker safety solutions for times where they might find themselves in danger or an emergency.

Lone Workers Tracking devices work in the same way as vehicle trackers, with a couple of small but very important differences:

2 Way Radio Communication

The Radio systems used on the tracking device allows the worker to make emergency contact with someone in an office or based somewhere else in an emergency situation. Using pre-installed software the office based personnel can then track the persons exact location in order to assist.

Tracking Panic Button

The Tracking device itself also has a panic button, meaning the alarm can be raised in the event of an emergency with one click. The panic button is a very helpful function and the alarm can be raised at the other end on a variety of ways including SMS, Email, Telephone and other messaging services.

Tracking System

Of course, besides all these other features, the tracking device itself has its own uses and is the type of device that assists employers in complying with the Lone Worker corporate manslaughter laws.

Vehicle Tracking Systems - effective crime prevention systems

I have met many customers with different reasons for needing Vehicle Tracking and Equipment Tracking Systems for their companies fleet, however one of the most considered reasons for purchasing this type of system is the potential assistance it can provide law enforcement officers with if your vehicle or item is lost or stolen.

Portable Vehicle Tracking Device

Many haulage companies suffer at the hands of criminals who are looking to steal the goods from within their van or even the van itself.

Of course, there are many other things you can do to try and prevent a thief from attempting to take your vehicle, but many high risk workers and companies choose to also have a warning sign confirming that:

"This Vehicle uses Tracking Equipment which will be used by the Police to find it and its contents if stolen"

This equipment is instant use and once the alarm is raised the equipment can be traced using any computer with an internet connection. This information can also be passed to the police who will use it as one of the most important tools to find the criminal. 

Vehcile Tracking systems are also purchased as an excellent tool for haulage companies in order to trace the whereabouts of a consignment, car, lorry or bike as well as confirming their speed, ETA and assisting with confirming traffic that might hinder the rest of the journey.

Many high profile companies (including security firms and even the police themselves) use tracking and communications systems like these on a daily basis.