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Lone Worker Safety Technology

Lone Worker Safety Devices GPS Protection for Staff Working Alone

Help protect lone and remote workers with wearable safety devices. GPS location updates, emergency alerts and automatic fall detection help your team respond when someone needs assistance.

Choose between two devices: the discreet LoneWorker Cube and the wearable LoneWorker ID Badge with voice functionality. Both help businesses locate staff working alone. They also provide alerts that can support a faster response when assistance is needed.

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Real-Time GPS Position Updates Panic & Fall Alerts Two Device Options
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Protect Lone Workers

Connected safety technology for employees working away from colleagues.

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GPS Position Updates

Maintain visibility of the location of workers carrying an AGL device.

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Emergency Alerts

Panic and fall alerts help identify when a worker may require assistance.

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Voice Functionality

The ID Badge provides listen-in capability following a panic alert.

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Dedicated Devices

Purpose-built wearable hardware without relying solely on a worker's phone.

Two Lone Worker Device Options

Choose the Right Protection for Your Team

Lone-working risks vary by role. AGL offers two compact GPS devices with different formats and emergency features. Choose the option that suits your employees, their tasks and their working environment.

LoneWorker Cube compact waterproof GPS tracker for lone workers

LoneWorker Cube

Discreet, Robust GPS Tracker for Lone Workers

The LoneWorker Cube is a discreet device for employees who work alone. It sends automated GPS position updates, helping managers see where staff are. This can reduce the need for repeated telephone check-ins.

The Cube is waterproof and robust for everyday use. Its fall alerts can flag when an employee may need help. GPS position updates help managers establish the worker’s location.

  • Automated GPS position updates
  • Fall alerts for faster awareness of potential incidents
  • Waterproof design for demanding working environments
  • Robust construction for everyday wear and tear
  • Compact format for discreet carrying
  • Long-lasting battery designed to reduce frequent device replacement or charging requirements
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Location Visibility Automated position updates help managers know where workers are.
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Fall Alerts Automatic alerts can help identify when assistance may be required.
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Waterproof Designed for employees working in varied environments.
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Robust & Discreet Compact hardware designed for regular working use.
LoneWorker ID Badge wearable GPS tracker with panic alert and voice functionality

LoneWorker ID Badge

Wearable GPS Tracker with Voice Functionality

The LoneWorker ID Badge sends automated GPS position updates. It is designed to be worn around the neck, keeping the device accessible during normal work.

A worker can press the panic button if they feel at risk or need help. After the alert is received, authorised users can dial into the device and listen to the surroundings. This provides context to help them assess the situation and follow the organisation’s response procedure.

  • Automated GPS position updates
  • Dedicated panic button for emergency alerts
  • Fall alerts to support faster incident awareness
  • Voice listen-in functionality following a panic alert
  • Designed to be worn around the neck
  • Small, lightweight format for everyday use
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Panic Button Allows the worker to trigger an emergency alert when needed.
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Voice Listen-In Listen to surroundings after a panic alert to gain additional context.
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Fall Alerts Automatic detection helps highlight a potential fall incident.
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Wearable Format Designed to sit around the neck and remain readily accessible.

How Lone Worker Monitoring Works

From Position Updates to Emergency Awareness

Lone worker devices give managers more visibility of staff working alone, remotely or away from their usual workplace.

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Issue the Device

Allocate the appropriate Cube or ID Badge to the lone worker based on their role and risk profile.

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Carry or Wear It

The compact device remains with the employee while they carry out work away from colleagues.

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Maintain Visibility

Automated GPS position updates help the business maintain awareness of the worker's location.

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Respond to Alerts

If a supported alert is triggered, the business can use the available information to follow its agreed response procedure.

Cube vs ID Badge

Which Lone Worker Device Is Right for You?

Both devices offer GPS position updates and fall alerts. The ID Badge is worn around the neck and also provides a panic button and voice listen-in functionality.

Capability LoneWorker Cube LoneWorker ID Badge
GPS position updates ✓ ✓
Fall alerts ✓ ✓
Compact personal device ✓ ✓
Wearable around the neck Carried / discreet format ✓
Dedicated panic button — ✓
Voice listen-in following panic alert — ✓
Waterproof ✓ Contact AGL for specification
Best suited to Teams needing discreet location and fall-alert protection Roles benefiting from a wearable panic device and voice context
AGL LoneWorker portal showing lone worker location and safety visibility

Connected Safety Visibility

Bring Lone Worker Location into Your Wider Fleet Operation

AGL’s fleet technology helps businesses keep track of vehicles and drivers. Lone worker monitoring can add visibility of staff safety to this approach. It is particularly useful for mobile teams, field engineers and employees working away from a depot or office.

  • Support visibility of workers operating remotely
  • Combine people-safety processes with wider fleet management
  • Reduce reliance on repeated manual location check-in calls
  • Use location information to support incident response procedures
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Who Uses Lone Worker Devices?

Designed for Mobile, Remote and Isolated Workers

Lone working occurs in many sectors. Choose a device based on the employee’s tasks, environment and communication needs. Your lone-working risk assessment should guide that choice.

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Construction & Civils

Site staff, surveyors and employees working away from immediate colleagues.

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Utilities

Engineers and maintenance teams working across dispersed infrastructure.

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Rail & Engineering

Mobile personnel operating across remote or controlled work locations.

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Local Authorities

Field-based employees, inspectors and public-service teams.

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Security

Personnel carrying out patrols or working alone at client locations.

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Field Service

Engineers, technicians and staff visiting customer or remote sites.

Why Dedicated Lone Worker Technology?

A Practical Layer of Protection Beyond Manual Check-Ins

Lone worker devices do not replace risk assessments, training or safe working procedures. They add location updates and alerts for staff working without direct supervision.

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Better Location Awareness

Automated position updates can help reduce uncertainty about where mobile or remote employees are working.

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Faster Alert Awareness

Fall and panic functionality can highlight a potential incident without waiting for the next scheduled telephone check-in.

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Additional Incident Context

The ID Badge's listen-in functionality can provide additional information after a panic alert has been activated.

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Supports Safety Procedures

Use the technology alongside your organisation's risk assessment, escalation process, training and emergency response plan.

Lone Worker Safety FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about GPS location updates, fall alerts and panic buttons. Compare the LoneWorker Cube and ID Badge to understand their different features.

What is a lone worker safety device?

A lone worker safety device is personal hardware for employees working alone or away from colleagues. Features vary by device and can include GPS position updates, fall alerts, panic alerts and voice functionality.

What is the difference between the LoneWorker Cube and ID Badge?

The Cube is a discreet, waterproof GPS device with position updates and fall alerts. The neck-worn ID Badge also has a dedicated panic button and voice listen-in after a panic alert.

Do both AGL lone worker devices provide GPS location information?

Yes. Both devices send automated GPS position updates to help businesses locate staff working alone.

Do the devices provide fall alerts?

Yes. Both the LoneWorker Cube and ID Badge offer fall alerts. These can highlight a potential incident when a worker may need assistance.

How does the ID Badge panic button work?

A worker can press the panic button to trigger an alert if they feel at risk or need help. Your organisation should agree in advance who receives alerts and how they respond.

Can we listen to the worker through the ID Badge?

Yes. Authorised responders can use the ID Badge’s listen-in feature after a panic alert. It provides additional context about the worker’s surroundings.

Is the LoneWorker Cube waterproof?

Yes. The Cube is described as waterproof and robust for everyday use in varied working environments.

Which industries use lone worker safety devices?

Lone worker devices can support construction, utilities, rail, engineering, local authorities, security, transport, logistics and field service. They are relevant where employees work away from colleagues.

Do lone worker devices replace a risk assessment?

No. Devices should support, not replace, risk assessments, employee training, safe systems of work and documented emergency response procedures.

How do we choose the right device?

Consider the employee’s tasks, working environment and risks. Decide whether a discreet carried device or neck-worn badge is more suitable, and whether panic and voice features are needed. AGL can discuss your requirements before deployment.

Protect Your Lone Workers

See AGL Lone Worker Safety Technology in Action

Talk to AGL about the LoneWorker Cube and ID Badge. We can help you choose a device that suits your team’s working environment and safety procedures.

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