This startup offers a mobile safety application that detects accidents and facilitates emergency response for lone and team workers. The application provides features like automated alerts and direct connections to emergency services, helping companies ensure worker safety and meet compliance requirements.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many organizations struggle to ensure the safety of employees who work alone, whether in the field, in remote locations, or during off-hours, and existing solutions often lack the flexibility to adapt to diverse work environments and compliance requirements. Traditional methods of monitoring lone workers can be cumbersome, expensive, and may not provide real-time alerts in the event of an emergency.
Solution
Uepaa provides a mobile safety application designed to protect lone workers and teams by leveraging smartphone technology and a 24/7 emergency call center. The application offers features such as automatic accident detection, manual emergency calls, and a first responder function that alerts nearby colleagues. By utilizing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) approach, Uepaa eliminates the need for additional hardware and integrates seamlessly with existing workflows. The platform is compliant with safety regulations such as SUVA-44094 and DGUV, ensuring that organizations meet their legal obligations while providing a robust safety net for their employees.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations across various industries, such as construction, facility services, healthcare, and manufacturing, that employ lone workers or teams in potentially hazardous environments.
Features
- Automatic incident detection using smartphone sensors and timers
- Manual emergency call button with direct connection to a 24/7 multilingual emergency call center
- First responder function that alerts nearby users of the app, regardless of company affiliation
- Geocasting alerts to summon first responders within a 2 km radius
- Integration with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons for precise indoor location tracking
- Safety dashboard for usage and error reporting, enabling proactive safety management
- "Dead man's switch" functionality with regular check-ins and automatic alarms if no response is received
- Compatibility with a wide range of iOS and Android devices, including explosion-proof smartphones
- Integration with access control systems and key boxes for emergency responders
- Multilingual support (German, French, Italian, and English) throughout the app and emergency response chain