Panic alarm systems, personal alarms, lone worker alarms, and man down alarms can provide peace of mind to elderly relatives or vulnerable members of staff. They can be especially useful in schools and healthcare organisations where the threat of personal attack is rising, or in situations where individuals are alone at home or work.
How do panic buttons and personal alarms work?
Panic buttons and personal alarms can be hard-wired or wireless, fitted in a fixed location (such as under a desk or adjacent to a door) or carried about the person. They can be silent, relaying a signal to an alarm panel or emit an audible alarm to alert attention locally.
When connected to an alarm panel, a panic button can be monitored for keyholder response. If police response is required, the panic button must use a 'double push' action to be activated. Single push devices are suitable for lone worker alarms or to summon help for elderly or vulnerable people. Man down alarms do not require manual activation, but will trigger an alert when their relative position changes, for example if the wearer falls over.
Integrate panic alarms into your intruder alarm system
Chris Lewis Fire & Security engineers are experts in their field, and can advise you on the integration of personal alarms, lone worker alarms, panic buttons and man down alarms into your intruder alarm system. To have panic alarms installed in your property or personal alarms supplied to your workforce, or just for some advice from a qualified installer, get in touch with us.