Understanding Man Down and Duress Alarm Systems
Lone worker safety technology has evolved significantly, but many businesses still struggle to understand the difference between man down alarms and duress alarms. While both solutions are designed to protect workers, they address completely different risks. A duress alarm helps workers call for immediate assistance when they are aware of a threat and can manually activate an alert. A man down alarm, on the other hand, automatically detects when a worker has fallen, become unconscious, or is unable to request help. Choosing the wrong solution, or assuming one device covers every emergency scenario, can leave workers vulnerable when protection matters most. In this guide, we explain how man down alarms and duress alarms work, their key differences, and why many workplaces require both solutions to create a complete lone worker safety system. What Is a Man Down Alarm? A man down alarm is an automatic personal safety device designed to protect workers who are unable to m...