EcoOnline, a leading technology provider for EHS, ESG, and Chemical Safety, has launched the StaySafe lone worker app and cloud-based monitoring hub in the Nordics. This expansion into the Nordic countries continues EcoOnline’s track record for lone worker protection in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, as well as in North America since 2023. With approximately 2.7 million lone workers in the Nordics, this new market launch aims to address their safety needs comprehensively.

The Growing Need for Lone Worker Safety

According to the Berg Insight report, 20% of employees are lone workers, equating to approximately 2.7 million in the Nordics, with 1 million in Sweden. An EcoOnline and StaySafe report shows that 68% of organisations have had a lone worker incident in the past three years. Despite this, over 50% of lone workers don't identify as such, and 64% of those without close supervision don't consider themselves lone workers. This gap underscores the need for better safety, support and education for lone workers who may be unaware of their risks.

The StaySafe lone worker app and cloud-based monitoring hub give employers visibility of the location and safety status of lone workers in an emergency and allows them to check in safely once they have finished a lone working or travel session. Employees are in complete control of when their location is visible to ensure their privacy is maintained.

Innovative Features to Enhance Lone Worker Safety

The StaySafe app provides several key features to ensure the safety of lone workers:

• Low Signal Mode: When data is not available, the StaySafe app will automatically switch to low signal mode. Alerts will be sent via SMS.
• Fall Detection: The software automatically sends an alert to the hub when an employee suffers an impact.
• Satellite Mode: Businesses can locate and protect their employees anywhere in the world by pairing workers’ phones with a compatible Garmin satellite device for 100% global coverage using the Iridium network.

Commitment to Protecting Lone Workers

Tom Goodmanson, CEO at EcoOnline, said: “At 20% of the workforce and often those most prone to accidents, lone workers are a critical part of every business’s staff that leaders cannot afford to forget – it is crucial to keep their safety in focus. We are excited to extend our world class tools to the Nordics, allowing companies to care for their employees with this powerful technology.

“EcoOnline acquired StaySafe in 2022 as part of our mission to help protect our customers’ workforce and we are thrilled to bring our proven success from around the globe to this region.”

Proven Customer Success

Customers use StaySafe to protect tens of thousands of employees around the world every day. Veolia Australia shared their positive experience, with Karen Arkinstall, Systems Manager at Veolia Australia – New Zealand, stating: “Part of the value provided to Veolia and our employees is the ability to easily raise an alarm and get help, or, if an incident occurs, be easily located by emergency services.”

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