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With Skyguard and Guardian24, Send For Help protects more than 100,000 lone workers Send For Help, a lone worker protection provider, has just been announced as one of Britain’s fastest growing companies. The Fast Track 100 list, which is published annually in The Sunday Times, ranks Britain’s top 100 private companies with the fastest growing sales over their latest three years. Send For Help is ranked an impressive 47th in the league table for 2016. Pioneering...

EkoSecure pagers offer four types of alarm to distinguish the type of emergency Multitone Electronics plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture, and implementation of integrated communication systems announces the launch of its EkoSecure solution, for the campus or site-wide protection of workers. EkoSecure builds upon the company’s EkoTek staff protection system, featuring a wider coverage area which is ideal for outdoor and remote locations around any workplace faci...

The reissue of BS 8484 is key in helping specifiers benchmark a quality solution SoloProtect has become the first lone worker solution provider to be audited and approved by the NSI (National Security Inspectorate) against the updated version of BS 8484. Published in August this year, BS 8484:2016 is the latest version of industry’s Code of Practice for lone worker services. The Sheffield-based lone worker company, proudly manufactures the Identicom lone worker device in...

Send for Help provides personal alarms, mobile phone applications linked to a alarm receiving centre The Send for Help Group, a leading lone  worker protection provider, are pleased to announce record growth and profits for the financial year 2015/16. The figures, published in Send for Help Limited’s Annual Report found that for the year ending 31st March 2016, turnover was up 81% year-on-year and operating profits had also increased by 42% within the same period....

Send for Help provides personal alarms and mobile phone applications linked to an alarm receiving centre The Send for Help Group – the world’s largest lone worker protection provider, are pleased to announce record growth and profits for the financial year 2015/16. The figures, published in Send for Help Limited’s Annual Report found that for the year ending 31st March 2016, turnover was up 81% year-on-year and operating profits had also increased by 42% wit...

Reliance Protect safeguards tens of thousands of employees across a broad range of sectors and applications Reliance High-Tech is enhancing its Reliance Protect lone worker service by introducing a new welfare check capability for lone workers entering high-risk situations, adding a further layer of safety and reassurance for both staff and employers.Reliance High-Tech developed the innovative welfare check solution working closely in partnership with a leading UK retailer, lo...

Guardian24’s app gives users the ability to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency Guardian24 – the UK and Ireland’s lone worker protection provider have been entrusted to protect Gateway Family Services’ outreach staff via Smartphone apps. Health and well-being services As a Community Interest Company, Gateway Family Services works with the NHS and Local Authorities to provide health and well-being services to communities in Birmingham and the...

The BSIA’s constitution dictates that committee member elections are held on an annual basis via secret ballot Send For Help Group has been re-elected its two committee memberships of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Workers Section; one for each of its subsidiary companies. Will Murray, Marketing Director, has been re-elected as representative for Guardian24, and Ben Hawkins, Incident Management Centre Manager, has been re-elected to represe...

The BSIA guide highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a guide to lone worker services for the retail sector. The guide, aimed at employers and stakeholders in the retail sector, highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe. Importance of lone worker safety Mor...

Skyguard and Guardian24 owner Send for Help’s successes can be attributed to its product ranges, Alarm Receiving Centre & client management portal The Send for Help Group, which owns subsidiary brands Skyguard and Guardian24, has been confirmed as the world’s largest lone worker protection provider in a recent market research report. Over 100,000 end users The ‘People Monitoring and Safety Solutions’ report published by business intelligence speci...

Lone worker safety monitoring app, StaySafe, is now fully compatible with Windows devices. The new app has been designed specifically for Windows and is available on Windows 8.1 and 10. StaySafe recognised the need to develop the app for Windows following increased demand from workforces who were equipped with Windows phones. BS8484 accredited app StaySafe is an innovative smartphone app and cloud-based monitoring service which provides personal protection for lone workers. The BS8484 accred...

Reliance Protect initiates a Level 1 police response for highest risk situations following changes to guidelines from NPCC Improving safety for lone workers in health, social services and the public sector, Reliance Protect has been praised by police for its contribution to new emergency response guidelines. Level 1 police response As an accredited BS8484 provider, Reliance Protect will continue to bypass the traditional 999 route and initiate a Level 1 police response for t...

A new security industry smartphone issue reporting app has been launched by Go-Cam. The app allows off site and lone workers to create live reports from the field and provides instant video evidence back to base at the touch of a button. One-touch video reporting app Go-Cam is the one-touch video reporting app that delivers live reports from the field. At a single touch, Go-Cam streams a live report and sends email and text alerts to nominated recipients. The reports function worldwide and are...

Secure Mobility are able to offer employers in New Zealand a powerful and accurate tool for monitoring employee safety Secure Mobility, who provide a range of products to ensure the security of mobile assets and users, are delighted to announce their partnership with award winning lone worker safety app StaySafe. The partnership comes ahead of new health and safety legislation which will come into force across New Zealand on the 4th April 2016. The new Health and Safety a...

STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces STANLEY Guard, a smartphone and cloud-based personal safety and security response suite. The STANLEY Guard Personal Safety app allows users – whether they are students, employees, or executives – to send alerts, including video and their GPS location, directly to their security command center for immediate response. The STANLEY Guard Security Re...

The award provides reassurance that the MicroGuard is effective in assisting lone workers & those at risk in an emergency Guardian24 - the leading lone worker protection solution for the UK and Ireland, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation for its exclusive MicroGuard personal safety device. Meets stringent 'Secured by Design' specifications The MicroGuard has met the extremely stringent specifications set by Secured by Desi...

SafeZone is a cost-effective, cloud-based emergency response solution and free smartphone app CriticalArc recently announces that it will be exhibiting for the first time at Intersec in Dubai where it will demonstrate its pioneering SafeZone™ safety solution. SafeZone™ is a cost-effective, cloud-based emergency response solution and free smartphone app that is transforming the ease and efficiency with which leading organisations in the Middle East, Europe, North...

By partnering with Inmarsat, StaySafe customers can now utilise satellite coverage to monitor employees anywhere in the world StaySafe is pleased to announce that the StaySafe app is now supported by Inmarsat’s global L-band satellite network coverage, ensuring reliable access to critical data from remote sites anywhere in the world. The partnership brings together StaySafe; a BS8484 accredited lone worker safety solution consisting of an app and cloud-based Hub, and In...

Rob’s appointment comes on the back of a substantial investment in the latest version of its industry leading KIS platform Former detective, Rob King has joined Bradford based Kings Security, the largest privately owned provider of security systems in the UK, to lead the rapidly growing Kings Intelligence Service (KIS) team. Rob’s appointment comes on the back of a substantial investment in the latest version of its industry leading KIS platform, which aims to...

The section calls companies to review new guidelines relating to health and safety, food and corporate manslaughter Members of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Worker Section have called for companies to review their health and safety policies in light of new guidelines relating to health and safety, food and corporate manslaughter. The guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council will be considered by courts at the point of sentencing an organisat...

Cathryn will support its sales teams in the development and recognition of the company's brand Securitas has announced the appointment of a Marketing and Communications Director who will support its sales teams in the development and recognition of the company's brand. Cathryn Halton joins Securitas from FirstGroup plc, bringing with her over ten years' experience in marketing and communications across a wide range of business sectors. Previous roles & responsibility...

Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of Skyguard’s exclusive product range on their stand Skyguard will be showcasing a brand new version of its exclusive ‘MySOS’ personal safety alarm at this year’s Lone Worker Safety Conference, held at the Olympia Conference Centre on 24th November. The MySOS which already includes GSM, GPS and Man-down technologies, has been further enhanced by Skyguard with a number of new features in an up...

Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months As British Summer Time (BST) officially comes to an end this Sunday (25th October) and the nights become longer, the British Security Industry Association reiterates the importance of effective security measures for homeowners and businesses. Securing properties Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months according to the Office for National Statistics&rsqu...

In light of National Personal Safety day, BSIA Lone Worker Section is reiterating the importance of staying safe Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Lone Worker Section have shown support for this year’s National Personal Safety Day, an annual awareness day organised by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, one of the UK’s largest personal safety charities. National Personal Safety day is aimed at highlighting some of the simple, practical solutions th...

Among other features, the new MySOS has an extended battery life of up to 50 hours Skyguard – Europe’s premier personal safety service, are exhibiting at this year’s Health and Safety North event, held at the Bolton Arena. Taking place from 7-8th October 2015, the event will showcase Skyguard’s new and improved MySOS device, along with their range of award-winning personal safety solutions. New features The MySOS, which was already the smallest and li...

The revised guides reflect recent changes in the Lone Worker services market The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published revisions to two of its Lone Worker guides. The revisions have been made to Form 144 – A Guide to Buying a Lone Worker Service and Form 288 – Lone Workers – An Employer’s Guide, to reflect recent changes in the Lone Worker services market. Form 144 – A Guide to Buying a Lone Worker Service provides end users...

StaySafe tracks a lone worker’s location and alerts their manager if they do not check-in within a specified time Following an independent audit by the National Security Inspectorate, Lone worker safety solution StaySafe Business has been awarded NSI Guarding Silver status for the provision of lone worker device services in accordance with British Standard BS8484. BS8484 defines stringent guidelines regarding lone worker devices and is only awarded to solutions that are...

The national awards pay tribute to the outstanding work of security officers over the past 12 months Securitas has scooped another personal best at the 2015 British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Awards. The national awards pay tribute to the outstanding work of security officers over the past 12 months and Securitas was honoured with a record six accolades including two out of three honours in the 'Outstanding Act' category. For vigilance and integrity The first...

Will Murray re-elected as Guardian24 representative, whilst Ben Hawkins has been newly appointed to represent Skyguard The Send For Help Group, Europe’s largest lone worker protection provider, has been elected two committee memberships of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Workers Section; one for each of its subsidiary companies. Will Murray, Marketing Director, has been re-elected as representative for Guardian24, whilst Ben Hawkins, Inciden...

According to David Wilkinson ensuring that members are represented throughout standards development is one of the core BSIA functions The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published its Annual Review for 2014-15, revealing that the trade body continues to expand its influence in the development of British and European standards. Member representation on more than 30 BSI committees In the past 12 months, the BSIA has contributed to the development and review of...