SureCam and Peoplesafe launch a NEW fleet-industry first, video-enabled lone worker protection solution
SureCam and Peoplesafe have officially launched a fully integrated service that better protects drivers both in and outside the vehicle.
A strategic partnership between these two leading safety technology specialists has produced a groundbreaking new video-enabled solution that allows real-time footage to be viewed directly by a professional Alarm Receiving Centre in the event of an emergency.
Drivers scan a QR code using the Pro mobile app to register their unique ID, which confirms who is driving the vehicle. This then automatically enables controllers in the Peoplesafe Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to access both audio communication and video footage, as well as incident data when an alarm is raised. This could be an incident of aggression, road traffic accident, driver illness or injury.
Pioneering Driver ID functionality enables SureCam’s video telematics platform to report by driver, particularly useful for companies that operate a pool of vehicles that are not designated to a particular employee. In particular, fleets will gain complete visibility of who is operating a vehicle when a collision, near miss or harsh driving event occurs.
Footage from forward and dual cameras that can be mounted internally or externally also provides immediate visual insight into what has happened, so the most appropriate action can be taken quickly, efficiently, and safely. Not only can incidents be recorded, the combination of the Peoplesafe mobile app and SureCam video also means that access to emergency help is much faster and more efficient than calling 999.
The innovative collaboration supports the driver both in and outside their vehicle, something not possible with any standard in-cab SOS button function device.
“This integrated safety solution is the first in the marketplace to combine the benefits of a personal protection service with those of video telematics,” explains Sam Footer, Partnership Director at SureCam.
“The partnership has brought together two like-minded businesses, both leaders in their respective fields, to create a health and safety service that safeguards drivers when they are most at risk.”
Naz Dossa, CEO of Peoplesafe says: “Drivers are often the most in danger when they exit the vehicle – as a result of slips, trips, falls or an act of violence – so our personal safety services offer another layer of protection to that already provided by vehicle tracking and video telematics. By working with industry-leading technology partners like SureCam, we are developing innovative, sector-specific solutions that mitigate employee risk and support high levels of duty of care within the fleet, road transport and construction sectors.”
Ringway Jacobs has become one of the first UK fleet operations to adopt the Peoplesafe SureCam, video-enabled lone worker service and the result is not only an improved level of safety and fleet risk reduction, but also an enhanced level of support to drivers both in and out of their vehicles.
David Bonehill, Head of Fleet at Ringway Jacobs says: “The Peoplesafe SureCam solution has not only increased compliance of our personal safety processes, but also extends and enhances the levels of protection we can provide our drivers.
Health, wellbeing, and safety are at the heart of everything we do, so our aim is to always provide a safe working environment for our employees.”
* The Peoplesafe Pro lone worker app integration with SureCam’s video telematics platform was shortlisted for the Innovative Security Project at the British Security Awards 2023.
About Peoplesafe
Peoplesafe is the leading provider of employee protection services in the UK. It partners with public and private sector organisations to ensure their employees are safe as they do their job. Peoplesafe has 20 years’ of experience in providing state of the art technology, and innovative systems to help employers carry out their duty of care to protect employees. Employees in the Peoplesafe network are supported round the clock by an in-house team of Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Controllers who answer and monitor alarms raised through personal safety devices and apps. Peoplesafe’s service is fully accredited, complies with the National Policy Chief Council’s security system policy and keeps employee data secure. www.peoplesafe.co.uk
About SureCam
Founded in 2014, SureCam launched the UK’s first and leading network-connected dash camera. Now globally headquartered in St. Louis, MO, SureCam serves thousands of fleets around the world, reducing claims costs, protecting employees, enhancing driver coaching, and improving fleet safety. As a leader in video telematics, it works with businesses of all sizes in all industries and passionate about making safety smarter.
