Case Study — Lone Worker Tracking in Logistics

Lone workers face unique safety challenges, especially in large logistics environments. Without direct supervision, accidents or health issues can escalate quickly. This blog explores how one logistics company enhanced safety with lone worker tracking: indoor positioning, GPS tracking and personal safety devices.

Company Background

  • Industry: Logistics
  • Location: Distribution center with outdoor storage
  • Workforce: 200 employees, including 50 lone workers (inventory, maintenance, security)

Challenges:

  • Workers often operate in isolated zones.
  • Hazards include loading docks, high racks and cold storage.
  • Rapid response to accidents or threats is critical.

Solution: Integrated Tracking

The company deployed a comprehensive solution with three technologies:

Indoor positioning

  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth beacons and RFID tags.
  • Accurate location tracking where GPS doesn’t work.

Outdoor GPS tracking

  • GPS devices monitor workers outdoors and during transitions.
  • Ensures continuous visibility across the site.

Personal safety devices

  • Wearables with SOS button, fall detection and two-way comms.
  • Includes smart badges and wristbands.

Deployment Strategy

  1. Risk assessment: Identified high-risk areas and tasks.
  2. Integration: Installed sensors, distributed GPS devices, linked with security systems.
  3. Training: Workers learned to use devices and check in.
  4. Monitoring: Central hub for real-time tracking and emergency response.

Results

Safer operations

  • Real-time tracking enables instant emergency response.
  • SOS buttons and fall detection prevent escalation.

More efficient workflows

  • Supervisors allocate work based on live data.
  • Quick incident response reduces downtime.

Happier workforce

  • Workers feel safer with continuous monitoring.
  • Improved morale boosts productivity and retention.

Valuable insights

  • Movement logs help optimise processes.
  • Data highlights high-risk zones for proactive action.

Conclusion

By integrating indoor/outdoor tracking and personal safety devices, the logistics company:

  • Improved lone worker protection.
  • Increased operational efficiency.
  • Strengthened employee confidence.

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