Duress & Panic Alarms
Protection of life is our highest priority.
When Duress and Panic scenarios are possible, robust, reliable and simple to use systems are vital.
Our Nurse Call and Panic Alarm systems are in use throughout many elderly villages, nursing homes, hospitals, residential and commercial environments. Designed to provide peace of mind for both the people using them and their families.
Panic alarms are used in a diverse range of situations – from staff on their coffee break, to bank tellers, to people who are alone at night. Having a panic button can make all the difference in not only being safe, but feeling safe.
Lone workers are often at high risk, meaning health and safety requirements are paramount. Our systems can offer regular checks, and “fall alarms” generated from falls or accidents. Regardless of your employees’ conditions, we can tailor a solution to your specific environment.
Our regular testing ensures these devices are in perfect working condition and ensures your employees using them are familiar with their use.
Our regular testing ensures these devices are in perfect working condition and ensures your employees using them are familiar with their use.
Frequently Asked Questions
See our FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions. If you cannot find what you’re looking for, get in touch with our team for assistance.
A panic alarm system is an electronic security device that allows individuals to send a distress signal to the appropriate people in case of an emergency. It is usually triggered by a button or a remote control, and it alerts the relevant authorities to respond quickly to the situation.
The benefits of a panic alarm system include increased personal safety, quick response times, and increased security. Panic alarms can provide a sense of security and peace of mind to individuals, especially those who live in high-crime areas or work in potentially dangerous environments.
A duress system is an electronic security device that allows individuals to send a covert distress signal to the appropriate people in case of an emergency. Unlike a panic alarm, a duress system is usually activated without alerting the attacker or aggressor, allowing the victim to call for help discreetly.
The benefits of a duress system include increased personal safety, increased security for employees, and decreased response times in case of an emergency. Duress systems can provide employees with a sense of security, especially those who work in high-risk industries, such as healthcare or law enforcement.
Panic alarms need to be tested more regularly than Security alarms, to ensure that in the event of an emergency they are working correctly. We recommend a monthly routine to perform drills and make sure everything is behaving as expected. If you think your system isn’t working, give us a call and our technicians can quickly provide a comprehensive test and review.
Traditionally, a panic alarm is a silent system that only alerts the monitoring station. However, catered systems provided by Vertex can also activate subtle alerts, lock doors and email specific individuals depending on your specific emergency plan.
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