Safety check-ins for field engineers and mobile workers
Lone worker check-ins for field engineers and mobile workers
A simple check-in can help field technicians, mobile engineers and maintenance staff signal that a task or site visit has finished.
Get LoneBuddy for AndroidAsk about team useAndroid app · SMS alerts require mobile signal and device permissions · Not a staffed monitoring service
Where timed check-ins may help
Use timed check-ins for individual jobs, travel legs or isolated tasks, where suitable after a risk assessment.
Remote sites and poor cellular coverage may prevent SMS alerts. Do not rely on LoneBuddy as the sole control for high-risk work.
How LoneBuddy™ supports a lone-working check-in
1. Set up trusted Buddies
Choose contacts who understand what to do if they receive an alert. Recipients do not need the LoneBuddy app to receive SMS.
2. Start a timed check-in
A worker starts a safety session and confirms they are safe before the timer expires.
3. Follow the escalation procedure
If a check-in is missed, the app can attempt an SMS alert. The employer must establish and test its own response arrangements.
Team plans for your workforce
Business supports one manager and 20 workers at £35.99/month or £359.99/year. Business+ supports one manager and 50 workers at £71.99/month or £699.99/year.
Compare business plansWhat LoneBuddy is — and isn't
LoneBuddy is a privacy-focused, phone-based check-in tool. It is not an employer control room, a 24/7 staffed alarm receiving centre, a live GPS tracking dashboard or an emergency services dispatch service.
SMS delivery is not guaranteed. Mobile coverage, permissions, battery restrictions and device behaviour can prevent alerts. Employers should assess whether this approach meets their lone-worker risk profile and applicable obligations, including procedures for responding to missed check-ins.
Frequently asked questions
Can LoneBuddy help with field engineers and mobile workers?
It can provide timed Android check-ins and SMS alerts to trusted Buddies as an additional safety measure. Suitability depends on the task, risks and mobile coverage.
Does it provide professional monitoring?
No. LoneBuddy does not provide a staffed alarm receiving centre or guaranteed response.
What business plans are available?
Business is £35.99/month or £359.99/year for one manager plus 20 workers. Business+ is £71.99/month or £699.99/year for one manager plus 50 workers.