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    Lone worker protection for safer, always-connected teams

    Safety first, even when working alone. Technicians, cleaners or field staff face increased risks when isolated — from accidents and medical emergencies to delayed response in critical situations. Protectas ensures your lone workers are never truly alone. Our integrated lone worker protection combines smart safety devices, real-time monitoring and 24/7 connection to our Security Operations Center, enabling instant alerts, rapid intervention and continuous visibility across all your sites.

     Employee wearing a Protectas lone worker safety device during field operations.

    Overview

    Protect your lone workers before risks turn critical

    Lone workers face immediate dangers, and without the right protection every minute of delay increases the human, legal and operational impact.

    With Protectas lone worker protection, you combine smart safety devices with real-time monitoring to trigger alerts and dispatch help instantly — even when the worker cannot call for support.

    • Instant alert triggering, even if the worker is incapacitated

    • Real-time visibility through connected devices and GPS tracking

    • Immediate response coordinated via our 24/7 Security Operations Center

    Lone worker in an industrial site wearing a Protectas safety device that sends automatic alerts in case of a fall.

    Overview

    Why organisations rely on Protectas

    Protecting lone workers requires more than devices. You need a partner who combines technology, human response and compliance expertise to ensure safety in every situation.

    Protectas delivers integrated lone worker protection solutions designed for reliability, rapid intervention and seamless coordination across your entire organisation.

    • One partner combining technology, monitoring and on-site response

    • Built-in compliance with Swiss lone worker safety requirements

    • Seamless integration with your wider security ecosystem

    Technician testing a lone worker alarm by Protectas in an industrial environment.

    Benefits

    The business impact of smarter lone worker protection

    Reduce risks and improve worker safety
    Ensure employees are protected in high-risk or isolated environments. Automatic alerts and continuous monitoring reduce exposure to incidents and improve overall workplace safety.
    Respond instantly in critical situations
    When an incident occurs, alerts are transmitted immediately to our SOC. Fast response reduces escalation risks and ensures help is dispatched without delay.
    Gain full visibility across your operations
    Monitor lone workers across multiple sites with real-time data, location tracking and centralized oversight — ensuring no one is ever out of reach.

    Related services

    Immediate support when lone workers need it most

    No one should face danger alone. At Protectas, our integrated Safety Solutions bring together smart devices, automated alarms and real-time monitoring into one connected ecosystem. This unified approach helps you create a safer, more proactive workplace supported by advanced lone worker protection technology.

    Four Securitas operators monitor cameras and events on screens in the operations center.
    Remote Guarding & Alarm Center
    Every lone worker alarm connects directly to our 24/7 Security Operations Center. Trained specialists assess each signal in real time, verify the situation and act immediately, dispatching emergency services or nearby patrols. Continuous human monitoring ensures that no lone worker safety alert is ever missed.
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    Enterprise video surveillance systems monitoring a large office interior — Protectas
    Video Surveillance Cameras
    Visual verification enhances both accuracy and response speed. By linking alerts to live video feeds, operators can confirm a fall, intrusion or medical emergency and coordinate the right action within seconds. This reduces false alarms, saves valuable time and strengthens lone worker safety across all environments.
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    Four Securitas operators monitor cameras and events on screens in the operations center.
    Emergency Hotlines
    Direct communication can save lives. Employees using lone worker safety devices can reach Protectas operators instantly through dedicated emergency hotlines. This immediate voice connection provides reassurance and clear guidance when it matters most.
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    Mobile Security Services
    When a lone worker alarm is confirmed, our mobile response teams intervene rapidly on site. Protectas patrols provide the human presence needed to assist workers, secure the area and coordinate emergency operations. This integrated approach to lone worker protection ensures complete coverage, digital and physical.
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      Stay updated when it matters most

      Receive instant notifications whenever an access event, alarm or anomaly occurs. MyProtectas keeps you continuously informed about what’s happening across your sites — without needing to check manually.

      You also get immediate access to reports as soon as they are available, so you never have to wait for updates. All your security information is centralized and easy to access whenever you need it.

      Protectas dashboard showing real-time security alerts and access control notifications across multiple sites

      Get full visibility on every incident

      Stay in control with detailed, time-stamped reports for every access event. Whether it’s routine activity or a critical situation, you always have a clear and complete view of what happened.

      Quick access to structured information helps you review situations efficiently and ensures you always have the context needed to take the right decisions.

      Protectas access control report interface displaying detailed time-stamped entry logs and incident reports

      Turn data into smarter security decisions

      Use the data from MyProtectas to identify patterns, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement. Clear statistics and insights help you understand what works — and what needs attention.

      You can also extract and share relevant data with your teams, enabling continuous improvement and better coordination across your organisation.

      Protectas analytics dashboard highlighting security trends, access patterns and risk insights across locations

      Take control with intuitive self-service tools

      Manage access rights, users and permissions independently through a user-friendly platform. Make changes instantly and adapt your security setup without delays.

      With MyProtectas, you stay in control at all times — empowering your teams to act quickly while ensuring everything runs smoothly and securely.

      Protectas user managing access permissions and security settings through a centralized self-service platform
      • FAQs

        What you need to know before implementing lone worker safety

        Whether you’re deploying lone worker safety devices for a single team or implementing organization-wide lone worker protection, this FAQ gives you clear, practical answers.

      Ready to protect your lone workers?

      Protectas combines lone worker protection technology and human response so help is always within reach. Let’s design a tailored safety strategy for your organisation. Get in touch today — our experts will get back to you within 24 hours.