Lone Worker Safety Solutions for Facilities Management Teams

Facilities management professionals often work alone in high-risk or isolated environments. Ensure their safety with a lone worker safety device for FM teams or a personal safety app for mobile maintenance staff — helping to reduce risks, improve incident response, and support compliance with workplace safety policies.

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Lone Worker Safety Statistics in Facilities Management

135

Fatalities of workers in Great Britain in 2022/23 (HSE 2023)

Workers suffered work related ill health in 2022/23 (HSE 2023)

10%

Of the UK workforce is facilities management (British Institute of Facilities Management)

Lone Working Risks in Facilities Management

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Working at height, with risk of falls and lone worker incapacitation.

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Handling heavy, industrial, or powered machinery alone.

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Exposure to electrical, fire, or explosion hazards.

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Lone working in extreme weather conditions or exposed sites.

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Operating alone in basements, rooftops, or remote service locations.

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Physical injuries or medical emergencies without immediate assistance.

The Shield: A Trusted Lone Worker Device for FM and Maintenance Teams

It's an ideal personal safety device for maintenance workers who require durability and reliability on-site. Designed for use by facilities technicians, building engineers, and maintenance contractors, the Shield offers rugged, reliable lone worker protection in high-risk environments.

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Key Lone Worker Safety Features for Facilities Teams

Explore the lone worker safety features that facilities management teams rely on — from real-time alerts to GPS tracking.

Red Alert (Panic Button)

This 24/7 lone worker panic alarm is designed to quickly get help to your lone workers at the push of a button.

Man Down Alarm

Our Man Down Alarm, sometimes referred to as a 'Incapacitation Alert' or 'Person Down Alarm', provides a quick emergency response if a SoloProtect device or mobile app detects incapacitation due to a slip, trip or fall.

Ready2Talk®

Ready2Talk is an innovative, proactive chaperone service designed to support workers in situations where there’s a clear safety risk.

Check-In

The Check-In feature allows a user to record a short message, providing information about their location and activity to inform any subsequent alerts.

Monitoring Timer

In areas with low signal, the Monitoring Timer offers extensive protection and peace of mind to your lone and remote working employees.

Mass Notification System

Our mobile app customers can send mass notifications to their team to broadcast potential risks or live incidents that could affect their personal safety and/ or business operations.

Latest Location

Monitor the location of your mobile workforce to track the progress of work, redeploy workers to where they're needed, and identify efficiencies.

24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre

The Alarm Receiving Centre is a 24/7, state-of-the-art, monitoring environment, where highly-trained operators deliver the best possible response for your lone workers.

SoloProtect Insights

The power behind our solution: onboarding, training, device/app allocation, reporting, location data, alarm evidence, risk messaging, and more.

How SoloProtect Supports Lone Worker Safety in Facilities & Maintenance

Benefits of Lone Worker Protection for Facilities Staff

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24/7 protection for mobile facilities teams and lone technicians.

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Document incidents including slips, falls, or on-site confrontations.

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Increase visibility of lone mobile engineers across multiple sites.

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Generate compliance reports for health and safety standards.

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Strengthen your lone worker risk management strategy.

Protecting Lone Facilities and Maintenance Workers with Trusted Safety Solutions

"The ID device is easy to wear, simple to use, and looks like something that an engineer might be wearing anyway, meaning clients are unlikely to question its purpose."

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“As an Administrator, it gives me access to generate automated reports to monitor usage. Managers have recently been given their own access to the portal so will be reviewing their own team reports going forward.”

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"Since adopting a SoloProtect lone worker solution, we’ve been pleased with how easily the solution has been adopted by our workforce and the positive impact it’s had on our operations."

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Frequently Asked Questions from Facilities Management Workers

How can SoloProtect devices help manage the risks associated with working at heights?

SoloProtect devices are equipped with features like Man Down Alarm for fall detection and automatic alerts, which ensure that if a worker experiences a fall or incapacitation while working at heights, help can be summoned immediately. This quick response capability is crucial for mitigating the dangers associated with such incidents

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Are SoloProtect devices suitable for use in harsh weather conditions?

Yes, SoloProtect devices are designed to be durable and weather-resistant, making them suitable for use in adverse weather conditions. This ensures that facilities management workers can rely on their safety devices regardless of the weather, providing continuous protection.

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Can SoloProtect devices help in monitoring workers handling heavy and dangerous machinery?

SoloProtect devices offer Red alert panic button which links to our Alert Receiving Centre which are particularly useful for workers handling heavy and dangerous machinery. This allows for quick assistance in case of an accident or emergency, enhancing overall safety.

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Who in facilities management needs a lone worker safety device?

Lone worker safety devices are essential for facilities professionals such as engineers, janitors, building inspectors, and mobile technicians—especially those working alone, out of hours, or across multiple sites. These devices provide peace of mind and ensure support is available at all times.