Lone worker protection, PASS

Lone worker protection
In many countries around the world there is a well-defined legal framework that compels employers to equip their employees working alone with warning and protection devices for lone workers, thus subjecting them to staff safety obligations.
Many professions fall into the lone worker category. Examples include confined and / or isolated areas, sanitation professionals, freelance workers, night shift workers, and so on. There are lone workers in a wide variety of industries. The equipment of these individuals with a personal alert safety system (PASS) for lone workers is often mandatory and selection of the device will be based on the worker’s activity and its specificities.

Personal alert safety systems for lone worker protection
A PASS (personal alert safety system), more commonly known as a lone worker protection device, or man down signal is a device used by one (or more) "out of sight" workers. This type of alert system often has two alarm types:
- A manual or voluntary alarm, triggered by the carrier to request help in case of minor injury, attempted assault, etc.
- An automatic alarm, triggered in case of verticality loss, sudden temperature (fire, explosion), no movement, tearing, etc.
Several versions of personal alert safety systems are available, from the simple audible and visual alarm to the more advanced devices with alarm report on a receiver and GPS localization for immediate assistance intervention... Today manufacturers develop GPS tracked PASS, able to communicate wirelessly over 2G or 3G network, and able to transmit alerts to an online live platform (internal to a company or organization) and to dedicated alert management call centers available 24/7 worldwide.
These new generation PASS devices are found in many industries and applications, such as confined space entry and in the field of water & wastewater treatment.
PASS lone worker protection regulation
In many countries the Labor Code governs employers’ obligations regarding lone worker protection. Clear regulations are in place to ensure good safety level for people working alone or in difficult environments, by providing them with PASS devices for isolated workers.
Learn more on lone worker protection regulations.

Portable multi gas detector – VENTIS PRO5 – up to 5 gases

The Ventis Pro5 detector is equipped with new features such as a panic button to improve safety of workers evolving in hazardous areas.

Detection of the combustible gases, NH3, CO, CO/H2S, H2S, HCN, NO2, O2, SO2, CO2, HC.

Dimensions: 104 x 58 x 36 mm – weight: 200 grams without pump
Audible (95 dB), LED visual (2 red and 2 blue) and vibrating alarms
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with optional extended battery
Polycarbonate housing with waterproof rubber overmold (IP68)
Datalogging over 3 months with 10 seconds interval

Additional information
The Ventis Pro5 multi gas detector was especially designed to silmutaneously detect up to 5 gases among the combustible gases, NH3, CO, CO/H2S, H2S HCN, NO2, O2, SO2, CO2 and HC.

This flexible detector features a panic button to alert nearby teams when user is in distress. It also features a mandown alert function which is set to activate after a defined period of time without motion.

In case of anormal concentrations, powerful audible (95 dB à 10 cm) and visual (ultra-bright blue and red lights) alarms will alert any operator working in the area, even in high-noise and dark environments.
Custom alarm action messages like “EVACUATE” or “VENTILATE” can furthermore be configured in case of emergency situations in order to safely and quickly take corrective actions.

Made of polycarbonate with protective rubber overmold, this gas detector is available either in black or high-visibility safety orange versions and can be combined with the VSP slide-on pump. Its integrated data logger can record up to 3 months of events. Water and dust-resistant (IP68), the Ventis Pro5 can be used in pumped version for use in confined spaces or without pump as a personal protective equipment.

The Ventis Pro5 portable multi gas detector also features the LENS Wireless technology. LENS is the first wireless gas detection solution that allows personal monitors and area monitors to communicate gas readings and alarms with one another. This way, panic and mandown alarms will be communicated to other Ventos Pro detectors operating in the same area in order to alert everyone on the hazardous situations.

Lastly, the Ventis Pro5 benefits from the iAssign® technology for site and user follow-up. Thanks to this enhanced technology, every data recorded by the device will be assigned to the user ID. This process allows amongst other things users to wear several gas detectors within the same working day.

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Personal alert safety system Bodyguard 1000

Personal alert safety system, or man down signal, designed to notify others in case of distress, the Bodyguard 1000 is free of periodic maintenance and features straightforward push button functionality.

Simple to use and easy maintenance
Compatible with all SCBAs
High profile audible and visual alarms
Data log of incident history
Temperature control

Additional information
The OXYBABY O₂/CO₂ gas analyzer is a battery-powered portable device especially designed to monitor gases in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The OXYBABY gas analyzer is a cost effective alternative to tabletop analyzers for example in line with a HACCP system. As this analyzer requires only a very small quantity of gas (less than 10 ml per sample), it can check even the smallest food packaging with small headspace.
This portable gas detector can swiftly and accurately monitor samples. It features a special function to avoid wrong results: a permanent flow control with automatic alarm in case of needle or filter clogging. This device also allows the administration of up to 25 users and the classification of results for up to 100 product names and 50 packaging lines.
The OXYBABY headspace gas analyzer is perfectly suitable for fast and exact sample analysis in atmospheres between 0 and 40°C, directly at the food packaging machine, in stores and laboratories. This ergonomic analyzer can be used wherever results have to be recorded, for example in the food industry or in breweries.
According to the device version, the large integrated device data storage can log up to several hundred results and allows long export intervals. Every result can then be downloaded and analyzed on a computer via USB port. Alternatively a pressure indication can be selected.
Its large backlit graphic display allows easy readings in a multilingual menu including amongst other languages English, French, German and Spanish.
An optional barcode reader – which is available for 6.0 version only – enables easy reading on user and product. A Bluetooth interface – available in option as well – offers user wireless communication for example to a printer.
The devices is provided with a charging device, a carrying case, spare needles and filters and a set of 100 rubber seals.

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Specification sheet Bodyguard 1000 (211.7 KiB)

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Geolocated & connected by Bluetooth PASS – Loner Duo

The Blackline Safety Loner Duo is a geolocated and connected PASS device Bluetooth synchronized to a personal alert safety system mobile app and an online monitoring platform. The Blackline Safety Loner Mobile application has various features dedicated to the protection of all isolated workers, such as fall or no-motion detection, safety check or the SOS button. Data and alerts are delivered directly to the 24-hour Blackline Alerts Monitoring Service, or to an internal online platform.

Detection of falls or lack of movement (man down signal)
GPS tracking with approx. 5m accuracy
Bluetooth connection to the mobile app, iPhone®, Android ™ phone, and smart watches compatibility
Direct connection with an alert monitoring platform
SOS Latch or “panic” button that triggers an audible or silent alarm

Specification sheet Loner Duo (236.8 KiB)

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Geolocated PASS for Lone Worker – G7c PASS

The G7c Geolocated PASS is an ATEX personal alert safety system permanently connected to the Blackline Monitoring Center or to your internal online safety dashboard. This lone worker protection device can detect falls, immobility (man down signal) and signal incidents using the panic button. In addition, the Blackline Safety G7c also offers a walkie-talkie function that connects all users of a safety network on the same channel.

24/7 Blackline Monitoring Center
PASS device with PTT button (push to talk)
Fall and immobility monitoring, automatic and manual alarm release
GPS location refreshed each 5 mins (5m precision)
18 hours blife of 18h in normal use

Specification sheet G7c PASS (147.0 KiB)

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Connected & GPS tracked portable gas detector – G7c

The Blackline G7c combined geolocated PASS and portable gas detector works on the basis of a 1 to 5 years subscription that includes the alarm center service available each time there’s an alert on the device. This ATEX equipment offers a complete PASS (personal alert safety system for lone workers) integrated to a geolocated & connected single gas or multi gas detector available also with a walkie-talkie function.

NH3, CO, CO2, Cl2, ClO2, H2S, H2, HCN, combustible gas, O2, VOC, SO2, O3 monitoring

Modular configuration, monitoring up to 5 gases
GPS tracking & 2G / 3G connection
24/7 safety alert center service
Blackline Live safety monitoring online portal for live tracking
Complete PASS with PTT button (push to talk)

Specification sheet G7c DDG (286.3 KiB)

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Lone worker protection, PASS