The Sonim XP3 Sentinel EX2 has been designed to withstand extreme temperatures and water and is made with a “highly durable shell.” The phone has a man-down motion-sensor designed to be triggered if the phone falls, tilts or is stationary for a prolonged period of time, and will raise an alarm if the employee is unable to do so themselves.
Its launch comes after the oil and gas industry was warned about its safety record by the Health and Safety Executive.
Ian Johannessen, managing director of Peoplesafe, said the phone was ideal for use in areas like rigs, petrol stations, distribution centres, chemical plants, and gas and oil pipeline areas.
“Worker safety is vital to any employer and when you are operating in extreme environments you need to be able to rely on your equipment”, he said.
“Combining the Sonim with the Peoplesafe 24/7 monitoring centre will give peace of mind to both employee and employers that a professional response service is available if required.”
The phone also has an online GPS tracking facility, which should locate a lone worker within a few metres. Employers can also be supplied with real-time tracking of their employees.
