The Belfast-based provider of lone worker safety products Guardian24 has launched a new personal safety alarm – the MicroGuard.
The key-fob sized device combines GPS, GPRS and G-sensor technologies to provide lone workers with a means to call for help at the touch of a button. Certified to the British Standard for Lone Worker Device Services (BS 8484), the MicroGuard connects to Guardian24’s dedicated UK Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC); also certified to BS 8484 and BS 5979 (Category II). ARC controllers will determine the nature of the situation through GPS location tracking and remote two way audio streaming. In addition to the SOS button, MicroGuard features a fall alarm which will automatically raise an alert to the ARC in the event of a fall or sudden impact.
The device lets the user leave specific pre-alert voice messages detailing their activity and location. These voice messages will be available to the ARC controllers if an alarm is activated, providing vital additional information which can be passed to the emergency responder. The device boasts a battery life of over 200 hours in standby, depending on how the device is configured for use. And the device’s flexible design means it can be discreetly worn as a pendant, attached to a keyring or belt, or worn as an identity card holder using an accessory.
Guardian24’s service provides clients with 24-7 access to an online portal which allows administrators to update user information in real-time, and customise emergency protocols and contacts which ARC controllers will follow and notify during alarms. All alarm calls and actions taken by the ARC are digitally recorded allowing them to be used for evidential purposes, if required.
Guardian24 says that it has been working for some time to further increase their device choice. The company already provides access to its protection services through traditional mobile phones, smartphones including BlackBerry®, Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile and tablets. Leona Mills, Marketing Manager of Guardian24 says: “Guardian24 became the market leader in this sector by delivering services on whatever device best suited both the client organisation and the end user. In this way we provide the maximum flexibility and choice for our lone worker users. We uniquely allow each end user to have the Guardian24 service available to them on two devices – in recognition of the growing trend to have both a work and personal mobile phone. Adding the MicroGuard to our product portfolio allows us to offer a compact lone worker device that can be used in addition to our smartphone app, providing the user with 24/7 protection for just a single subscription fee.” Visit www.guardian24.co.uk.
