This involves using mobile phones to send predetermined text messages with set wording, for example for a 30-minute check-in.
Some lone worker safety solution providers can offer a product that takes it one step further by sending prompts to the user if they haven’t checked-in, or sending an automatic alert to a nominated person after a certain amount of time has lapsed.
A text message-based solution is predominantly used for low-risk workers who may need to raise an alarm, but do not face risks such as slips, trips and falls.
Can work with basic 2G phones and smartphones
Easy to use
Escalation is managed internally
Does not comply with BS 8484
Worker sending pre-defined text message
