Why Every Business Needs a Phone Tracker for Lone Worker Safety: Getting Started with BrickHouse

When employees work alone—whether in the field, on-site, or during off-hours—their safety becomes your top priority. But how do you balance their independence with real-time oversight?

Ensuring employee safety and supporting the well being of lone workers is essential for organizations to meet legal obligations and protect their workforce in remote or high-risk environments.

The answer is simple: a reliable lone worker safety solution. And in 2025, that solution starts with your employee’s smartphone.

With over 15 million lone workers in the U.S. alone (and growing), according to OSHA, protecting your mobile workforce isn’t optional—it’s critical. At BrickHouse Security, we’ve developed the Team Phone Tracker App as part of our comprehensive lone worker solutions to do exactly that: keep your lone workers connected, secure, and monitored without the cost or complexity of new hardware.

What Is the BrickHouse Team Phone Tracker App?

The Team Phone Tracker mobile app transforms any iOS or Android mobile device into a powerful safety tool, providing real-time GPS tracking, real time communication, and location monitoring for lone workers—all through the Locate.BrickHouseSecurity.com Cloud Platform.

Here’s how it works:

• No new hardware needed – Install the mobile app on your current company mobile devices.
• Live GPS tracking & real time location monitoring – Know where each employee is at any time and track their movements with continuous location monitoring.
• SOS emergency alerts – Workers can send a distress signal with one tap.
• Admin dashboard access – Monitor multiple employees from one secure cloud-based dashboard, with real time communication capabilities for instant support.

Whether you run a construction firm, property inspection company, or maintenance crew, this tool ensures your employees are never truly “alone.”

Why Use a Lone Worker App? Here’s What the Data Says

• 65% of lone workers say they feel unsafe at least once a week (Source: Safety & Health Magazine).
• 62% of U.S. businesses with field workers now use GPS-based safety solutions (Source: Fleet Management Weekly).
• Companies that implement real-time worker tracking report up to 25% fewer safety incidents.

Lone worker apps are also a cost-effective solution for businesses, providing essential protection without high expenses.

A lone worker app isn’t just about GPS—it’s about peace of mind, compliance, and productivity. When your team feels protected, these solutions play a key role in enhancing safety and help ensure employee safety, so they perform better.

Benefits for Employers and Workers Alike

Implementing the BrickHouse Team Phone Tracker App gives you:

• Peace of mind knowing your team is accounted for and can be located quickly in case of emergency.
• Enhanced productivity and accountability with real-time location tracking.
• Improved communication and coordination among team members.
• A reliable way to keep lone workers safe, with features designed for keeping lone workers safe during solitary or high-risk tasks.
• Tools to help keep employees safe and confident in their work environment.

Better Safety Outcomes

• Quick SOS alerts in case of injury, hazard, or confrontation, with features like panic alerts, panic buttons, and a dedicated panic button for immediate activation. Workers can send alerts or request assistance in critical situations and emergency situations, ensuring rapid communication and support.
• Real-time awareness of worker locations through real time tracking, automatic alerts, and fall detection. The app’s emergency response capabilities include monitoring for incidents, triggering emergency responses, and providing comprehensive safety management for lone workers.
• Faster emergency response with immediate support, access to emergency services, and emergency assistance. The app’s emergency response capabilities ensure prompt dispatch and coordination with emergency services during emergencies.

Lower Overhead Costs

• No need for costly standalone GPS trackers—lone worker app cost is typically much lower, with cost effective monthly fees per user compared to traditional solutions.
• Use existing smartphones to stay compliant and connected

Improved Workforce Confidence

• Employees feel supported knowing help is just one tap away, with immediate access to assistance whenever needed
• Boosts morale and reduces turnover among field staff

Who Needs This App?

The BrickHouse Team Phone Tracker is ideal for:

• Utility & telecom workers
• Delivery drivers
• Real estate agents
• On-site maintenance crews
• Security guards
• Home healthcare professionals

It is also suitable for remote workers and mobile workers, especially those operating in remote locations, remote areas, high risk environments, hazardous environment, and hazardous environments.

The app complements or can replace traditional lone worker devices, lone worker device, safety devices, safety device, satellite devices, and handheld satellite devices by providing advanced features like virtual boundaries, designated contacts, and real-time location tracking.

As a leading lone worker protection app, lone worker solution, and lone worker safety device, it stands alongside best lone worker solutions such as Blackline Safety, offering comprehensive safety and monitoring for those working alone or in challenging conditions.

If your team works alone, travels frequently, or operates in unfamiliar areas, this app is for you.

FAQs: Lone Worker Safety App

Q: Is the app compatible with both Android and iOS?Yes, the BrickHouse Team Phone Tracker works on both platforms.

Q: What happens during emergencies?Employees can trigger an SOS alert, which notifies managers or emergency contacts through the dashboard.

Q: Do I need to buy new devices for my team?Nope—just install the app on your team’s existing smartphones.

Q: Can I track multiple employees at once?Absolutely. The Locate.BrickHouseSecurity.com platform gives you a live overview of your entire field team, supporting lone worker monitoring and safety monitoring with real-time tracking and automated alerts.

Q: Is the data secure?Yes, we use encrypted communication to protect your team’s location and identity data.

Q: Does the app help with compliance to lone worker regulations?Yes, our solution is designed to help your organization meet lone worker regulations by providing robust lone worker monitoring and safety monitoring features, ensuring at-risk employees are protected and compliance requirements are addressed.

Final Thoughts: Support Your Lone Workers, Strengthen Your Business

As a business owner myself, I’ve seen firsthand how much we rely on the people out in the field. They're the front line of our operations. When they feel safe and supported, they’re not just more productive—they’re loyal, confident, and protected.

The BrickHouse Team Phone Tracker App offers a low-cost, high-impact way to meet your safety obligations and take care of your team without adding complexity.

Want to see it in action? Contact us today or start a free trial and discover how simple it is to protect your mobile workforce.