3 Reasons to Provide a Personal Pocket Alarm to Your Employees
Employee safety is now one of the top priorities for Canadian companies. Between business travel, evening shifts, and isolated tasks, many workers are potentially exposed to risks. To protect them, organizations are looking for simple, reliable, and quick-to-deploy solutions.
The Personal Pocket Alarm is one of the most accessible and effective prevention tools. Compact, easy to use, and highly deterrent, it allows an employee to instantly signal a dangerous situation.
1. Strengthening individual safety during professional travel
1.1. The Personal Pocket Alarm: an immediate protection tool
A Personal Pocket Alarm emits a very loud noise when activated, usually between 120 and 130 decibels. It helps:
- scare off a malicious individual with a sudden, intense sound;
- quickly draw the attention of people nearby;
- alert colleagues or individuals on-site.
Its effectiveness lies in its speed of activation, making it much more instinctive than tools requiring manipulation time or network connectivity.
1.2. Real-life scenarios: travel, isolated work, public interaction
The Personal Pocket Alarm is particularly useful for employees who:
- visit external sites;
- work alone in low-traffic areas;
- finish a late-night shift and must cross a dark parking lot;
- regularly interact with citizens, clients, or users in unpredictable environments.
In each case, it helps intervene before an incident escalates.
1.3. Reduced reaction time and lower risks
The faster an alert is triggered, the lower the risks. The Personal Pocket Alarm allows immediate reaction, which:
- reduces the potential severity of an incident;
- limits physical injury;
- increases the chances of quick intervention by a colleague or supervisor.
Organizations that implement it often see a decrease in minor incidents related to isolated travel.
2. Supporting well-being and reducing stress related to isolated work
2.1. The Personal Pocket Alarm as a reassuring tool
Beyond physical safety, the Personal Pocket Alarm plays a major role in reducing stress. Employees who work alone, conduct visits, or pass through isolated areas often feel discomfort or insecurity.
Having a simple, direct tool to call for help reduces:
- stress related to travel;
- fear of being alone in an isolated location;
- anxiety during unpredictable interactions.
2.2. A positive influence on performance
Employees who feel protected are more focused and more productive. Providing a Personal Pocket Alarm has a direct impact on:
- productivity;
- quality of work;
- reduced stress-related absenteeism;
- motivation and trust toward the employer.
A sense of safety also improves the overall workplace climate and promotes better collaboration.
2.3. Practical examples of daily use
Here are a few situations where the Personal Pocket Alarm provides real support:
- A maintenance employee working alone in an almost empty building.
- A supervisor inspecting an industrial site in the evening.
- A technician walking through long corridors or outdoor parking areas.
- A social worker visiting unfamiliar environments.
In these cases, simply having a Personal Pocket Alarm helps employees manage stress and feel supported.
2.4. Promoting a prevention-focused organizational culture
By offering a Personal Pocket Alarm, the company sends a clear message:
The safety of our employees is a priority.
This reinforces trust, encourages safety conversations, and contributes to a prevention-focused organizational culture.
3. A simple, affordable, and effective solution for employers
3.1. A minimal investment with major impact
One of the biggest advantages of the Personal Pocket Alarm is its excellent cost–benefit ratio. For a very low cost, it provides:
- immediate protection;
- reduced risk of incidents;
- essential peace of mind for employees.
It is one of the most affordable safety tools with a significant real-world impact.
3.2. Supporting employer responsibilities in occupational health and safety
Even though Personal Pocket Alarms are not mandatory, they align perfectly with employer responsibilities:
- protecting workers;
- identifying risks;
- implementing preventive measures;
- providing a safe work environment.
In workplaces involving isolated tasks or frequent travel, offering a Personal Pocket Alarm is considered a recommended best practice.
3.3. Product spotlight: the Secure Alert Personal Pocket Alarm
The Secure Alert Personal Pocket Alarm offered by EPI Canada provides:
- high-volume sound output;
- a compact, easy-to-carry format;
- a practical attachment for keys, bags, or clothing;
- very simple activation;
- robust construction built for professional environments.
It is ideal for isolated workers, evening staff, employees on the move, and any professional looking to enhance their personal safety.
4. Implementation in the workplace: distribution and adoption
4.1. Strategic distribution of the Personal Pocket Alarm
Companies can distribute the Personal Pocket Alarm to several groups:
- evening or night shift employees;
- isolated workers;
- employees who travel off-site;
- supervisors visiting various buildings;
- staff interacting with the public.
Distribution is simple, fast, and requires no technical setup.
4.2. Easy employee adoption
One of the major advantages of the Personal Pocket Alarm is that it is intuitive. Employees adopt it easily because it:
- can be carried anywhere;
- is discreet;
- requires no complex maintenance;
- activates in just one second.
Its simplicity makes it easy to integrate into daily routines.
FAQ
Is the Personal Pocket Alarm useful for isolated workers?
Yes, it is one of the simplest tools to increase their safety.
What is the sound level of the Secure Alert Personal Pocket Alarm?
Approximately 130 dB, ensuring immediate reaction.
Is it suitable for industrial, commercial, or institutional settings?
Yes, it is versatile and fits many environments.
Is it mandatory to provide one?
No, but it is an excellent practice to meet prevention responsibilities.
Why provide a Personal Pocket Alarm if employees have a phone?
Because it activates instantly—even under stress—and does not rely on network connectivity.
Conclusion
Providing a Personal Pocket Alarm to your employees is a simple, cost-effective, and highly efficient solution to strengthen their safety during travel, isolated work, or unpredictable environments.
With minimal cost and high impact, it directly supports improved well-being, trust, and prevention across your organization.
About Stéphane Maurais – Founder of Alco Prevention Canada
Since 1989, Stéphane Maurais has embodied passion, innovation, and determination in the service of road safety and the prevention of risks related to alcohol and drug use. Alongside his partner Ronald Chartrand—whose father tragically lost his life in a traffic accident in the 1970s—he founded Alco Prevention Canada, now recognized as a global leader in prevention solutions. These include certified single-use breathalyzers, electronic breath alcohol testers, drug screening tests, workplace health and safety programs, and event-based prevention tools.
Over a 36-year career, Stéphane Maurais has distributed millions of breathalyzers, helped save thousands of lives, and raised awareness among companies, government agencies, law enforcement, colleges, and universities around the world. He is also a pioneer in the fight against chemical submission, developing concrete tools to combat date rape drugs.
His commitment is unwavering:
“Every breath measured is a life protected. For 36 years, my mission has been simple: to save lives, one decision at a time.”
— Stéphane Maurais
Founder and President, Alco Prevention Canada
