Latest Lone Worker Alarm Tech

Mercari Ltd, one of the fastest growing medical supplies companies in the New Zealand, today announced the launch of their ‘next generation’ of personal lone worker alarms.

The small device uses cellular network technology to allow users make that vital call should an emergency occur with the press just one button. Working anywhere in New Zealand where there is 3G cellular coverage, it not only alerts up to five different personal contacts or monitoring station by SMS that there is an emergency, but also allows location finding of the user's whereabouts using Google Maps along with voice to voice communication. The technology used in the lone worker alarm can be used to remotely monitor a person's welfare, enabling the correct type of assistance to be delivered in a duress situation, in a timely manner to a known location, at a low cost.

Unlike traditional connected to base, or call centre technology, the lone worker alarm pendant is not limited geographically as it does not require a landline or base station to communicate an emergency. Working off a user’s own SIM card on Spark or Vodafone 3G Cellular network, it can operate in a warehouse, at the shopping mall or even in a farmers field . It is weather proof, lightweight and easily worn or carried on a lanyard.

Utilizing GPS/GPRS/GSM technology, alarm has location finding features which can be invaluable for employers who worry about their employees welfare. At any time, the device pendant can be located by the emergency contacts, so if a user has gone missing, their exact location can be found within seconds. Similarly, it also uses the GPS/GPRS/GSM functionality for Geo Fencing. When the Geo Fencing feature is activated, the pendant creates an invisible fence around the predetermined area, say a warehouse for instance. Should the device detect it has moved into or out of a Geo Fenced area, it will alert the emergency contacts. An invaluable technology for employers that want to contain or exclude employees or contractors from certain areas

The alarm pendant technology also integrates accelerometers that can detect a user having a fall. Fall detection plays a crucial role in working at heights safety under the current legislation. The fact that workplace falls can lead to the loss of consciousness and users may not be able to manually press the SOS button, the alarm pendant has been designed to react automatically alerting emergency contacts the device senses a fall. Being weatherproof, the alarm pendant can serve its purpose in New Zealand’s rainy weather.

Irrespective of the application being a farmer working in the field, a lone worker in a warehouse, a contractor on a worksite, this low cost, palm sized personal alarm & location finding device is set to revolutionise the Health & Safety industry.

Primarily directed at the the Commercial & Industrial industry, Mercari Ltd sees this product transcending across industries. It is a new and assistive technology that can reach out to almost any part of the main populations centres of New Zealand at a cost of $360+gst per unit with no ongoing costs other than topping up the SIM card. The added Health & Safety value to employers, provide security and save lives is immeasurable.

For more information please visit www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz