Lone Worker Tracking
Mobil-i’s lone worker GPS tracking solution protects employees working alone across Ireland and South Wales. Each lightweight device provides real-time location updates, a configurable SOS panic button, man-down and no-movement alerts, and two-way voice communication helping employers meet their legal duties under relevant safety legislation.
Lone Worker Tracking Ireland & UK | GPS Safety Devices That Help Meet Your HSA Obligations
Health and welfare at work legislation is clear: lone workers should not be at greater risk than other employees. Under Section 8 and Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers must conduct a risk assessment for lone working and implement appropriate control measures and the HSA specifically recommends automatic warning devices, GPS location systems, and regular check-in protocols to meet that obligation. Mobil-i’s lone worker tracking device delivers autonomous GPS tracking and an instant panic alert in a slim, lightweight unit that workers wear all day and it sits on the same MS Track Web platform already used to manage your vehicle fleet.
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Device Features
Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
Real-time GPS location | Frequent updates viewable on MST Web and MST Mobile |
Man-down / no-movement alert | Automatic alert if worker is stationary beyond a preset threshold |
SOS / panic button | 5 configurable buttons including dedicated panic alarm |
Two-way voice communication | Built-in option for direct supervisor contact |
Low battery alert | Notification before device needs charging |
ID badge accommodation | Device can carry an ID badge suitable for access-controlled sites |
Rugged construction | Built for field, industrial, and outdoor environments |
Slim and lightweight | Clips to a belt or lanyard worn all day without discomfort |
Platform integration | Managed alongside vehicle fleet on one MST Web login |
How Mobil-i's Lone Worker Tracking Device Works
Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
1. Worker starts shift | Device is powered on and clipped to a belt or lanyard no smartphone required |
2. Continuous location tracking | The platform receives frequent GPS location updates and displays the worker’s live position on the MST Web map |
3. Scheduled check-in | Workers can use the configurable buttons to confirm they are safe at preset intervals |
4. Man-down triggered | If the device detects prolonged lack of movement, a man-down alert is sent automatically to the designated supervisor or control centre |
5. SOS panic pressed | Worker presses the panic button; an instant alert with live GPS coordinates is sent immediately for emergency response |
6. Two-way comms | Supervisor can call back directly through the device’s two-way voice option to assess and coordinate a response |
The Legal Framework for Lone Worker Safety in Ireland
The following is general guidance. Consult the HSA or a qualified health and safety adviser to assess the specific obligations that apply to your workplace.
- Section 8, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 employers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees, including those working alone
- Section 19 employers must carry out a written risk assessment; if lone working is identified as a hazard, specific and documented control measures must be put in place
- S.I. No. 467/1997 (Extractive Industries Regulations) where workstations are occupied by lone employees, the necessary supervision or means of communication shall be provided
- HSA recommended control measures include: automatic panic alarms, no-movement alarms, automatic distress message systems, and GPS-based communication devices all of which Mobil-i’s solution addresses
- Non-compliance can result in HSA enforcement action, improvement notices, and prosecution a GPS tracking device with a documented lone worker policy is a cost-effective way to demonstrate duty of care
One Platform for Your Fleet and Your Lone Workers
Most businesses with lone workers also operate vehicles. Mobil-i's solution is the only platform that manages both in the same place: your GPS-tracked vehicles and your lone workers appear on the same MS Track Web dashboard and MST Mobile app. No duplicate subscriptions, no switching between systems, no separate logins a single view of every mobile employee and asset, whether they are driving a company van or working alone on a remote site across Ireland or the UK.
Click HereWhy Choose Mobil-i for Lone Worker Tracking?
- Established 2002 over two decades of GPS tracking experience in Ireland
- 5,000+ tracked units currently active across Ireland proven at scale
- All tracking data held securely in our Dublin data centre, managed by our in-house development team
- Panic alerts delivered simultaneously by email, MST Web pop-up, and MST Mobile push notification no single point of failure in the alert chain
- 60-second emergency audio recording gives supervisors context before dispatching a response
- Same MS Track Web platform used to manage your vehicle fleet one login covers your entire mobile workforce
- Ireland and South Wales & UK coverage suitable for organisations operating across both jurisdictions
Lone Worker Tracking for Ireland and South Wales & UK
Mobil-i provides lone worker GPS tracking devices to employers across Ireland serving all counties from our Swords, Dublin base and to organisations in South Wales and across the UK who need the same platform, the same device, and the same level of support as our Irish customers. Whether you employ one lone worker or a team of fifty field operatives working across multiple sites, the system scales without requiring additional platforms.
For South Wales and UK employers: lone worker obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 carry equivalent duties to Irish legislation. The HSE (UK) recommends equivalent control measures to the Irish HSA, including automatic warning devices and GPS communication. The Mobil-i device and platform meet the same standard under both regimes.
Frequently Asked Questions Lone Worker Tracking Ireland & UK
Under Section 8 and Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers must assess and control the risks faced by lone workers. The HSA recommends automatic warning devices, GPS communication, and check-in systems as standard control measures. A GPS tracking device with a documented lone worker policy is the standard way to demonstrate compliance. This is general guidance consult the HSA or a qualified adviser for your specific obligations.
A small, wearable unit that reports the worker’s live GPS location to a web platform and supervisor app throughout their shift. It includes a panic button that, when pressed, sends an instant alert via email, on-screen pop-up on MS Track Web, and push notification to the MST Mobile app with the worker’s live GPS coordinates.
An alert fires instantly and is delivered via three channels simultaneously: an email to all designated contacts, an on-screen pop-up on MS Track Web, and a push notification to the MST Mobile app. Each alert includes the worker’s live GPS location. The Emergency button also initiates a 60-second audio recording that uploads to MS Track Web for supervisors to stream and assess before dispatching a response.
The HSA defines a lone worker as anyone who works without close or direct supervision. This includes construction workers, healthcare home-visit staff, security guards on night patrol, delivery drivers, estate agents, utility engineers, agricultural workers, and any employee working alone in a warehouse, retail unit, or out-of-hours shift.
No. The device operates as a standalone unit the worker does not need their own phone. Panic alerts and GPS data are transmitted directly from the device to the MS Track Web platform and supervisor apps.
Yes. Mobil-i is a one-stop-shop vehicle GPS tracking and lone worker devices are managed from the same MS Track Web dashboard and MST Mobile app. Managers have a single view of all mobile staff and assets without logging into separate systems.
Yes. Mobil-i provides the same device and platform to employers in South Wales and across the UK. UK lone worker obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 are equivalent to Irish HSA requirements, and the Mobil-i solution addresses both.
Construction, healthcare and home care, security, utilities and field engineering, agriculture, delivery and logistics, retail, and facilities management any sector where employees visit remote sites, work outside normal hours, or carry out tasks without a colleague immediately present.
Yes. The Mobil-i lone worker device is slim and lightweight and attaches to a belt or lanyard, designed to be worn throughout an entire shift without discomfort.
The device addresses the specific control measures the HSA recommends for lone worker risk assessments under the 2005 Act: it provides GPS-based communication, automatic panic alerts, emergency audio recording, and a documented location history for every shift. This gives employers an auditable trail that demonstrates duty of care. This is general guidance your specific obligations depend on your risk assessment.
