Intouch: Finding an effective lone worker solution
Any responsible Quarry Manager knows it’s vital to protect the health & safety of lone workers on their site. However, finding a solution that is cost effective, reliable and easy to use can be a real challenge.
There are a number of lone worker products on the market but most simply weren’t designed with the quarrying sector in mind. Many systems use the mobile phone network to communicate, however due to the very nature of the industry and remoteness of most quarries, mobile network coverage cannot be guaranteed and in many circumstances this type of lone worker system would not work reliably.
To address the specific needs of the Quarry Manager, In Touch has developed a new Lone Worker Alert System which has been specially designed as an aid to health and safety for lone workers within the quarrying and construction sectors.
This effective, yet simple solution is offered as a ‘bolt-on’ feature to your existing radio system. The lone worker carries a two way radio which has been programmed to emit a continuous tone every 20 minutes or so. If the worker is well then he/she simply presses a button to cancel out the signal, thus indicating that they are fit and well. However, if the worker cannot respond due to accident or illness, then the radio will send a pre-recorded message to up to four pre-programmed numbers to identify that the lone worker alarm has been triggered.
The system isn’t designed to give an absolute emergency response, however it does substantially reduce the health & safety risks associated with lone working. By using a system that works in conjunction with your two way radios you are safe in the knowledge that this tried and tested method of communication is still the most effective solution for the challenging environment of a quarry.
In Touch has deliberately kept the cost to a minimum so prices start at just £3.50 per week which certainly makes the system very affordable. The company supplies some of the biggest names in quarrying and construction and will be on hand at Hillhead on stand P107 for anybody that would like more information on their two way radio and lone worker systems.
There are a number of lone worker products on the market but most simply weren’t designed with the quarrying sector in mind. Many systems use the mobile phone network to communicate, however due to the very nature of the industry and remoteness of most quarries, mobile network coverage cannot be guaranteed and in many circumstances this type of lone worker system would not work reliably.
To address the specific needs of the Quarry Manager, In Touch has developed a new Lone Worker Alert System which has been specially designed as an aid to health and safety for lone workers within the quarrying and construction sectors.
This effective, yet simple solution is offered as a ‘bolt-on’ feature to your existing radio system. The lone worker carries a two way radio which has been programmed to emit a continuous tone every 20 minutes or so. If the worker is well then he/she simply presses a button to cancel out the signal, thus indicating that they are fit and well. However, if the worker cannot respond due to accident or illness, then the radio will send a pre-recorded message to up to four pre-programmed numbers to identify that the lone worker alarm has been triggered.
The system isn’t designed to give an absolute emergency response, however it does substantially reduce the health & safety risks associated with lone working. By using a system that works in conjunction with your two way radios you are safe in the knowledge that this tried and tested method of communication is still the most effective solution for the challenging environment of a quarry.
In Touch has deliberately kept the cost to a minimum so prices start at just £3.50 per week which certainly makes the system very affordable. The company supplies some of the biggest names in quarrying and construction and will be on hand at Hillhead on stand P107 for anybody that would like more information on their two way radio and lone worker systems.
