SOS Wearable Pendant

One Pendant. Real Protection.

The CheckMate SOS combines an emergency panic button, automatic fall detection, GPS tracking, and two-way voice in a single wearable pendant. When your workers can't reach a phone, the SOS reaches us.

CheckMate SOS Wearable Pendant
ProTELEC has been protecting lone workers since 1968
Five Diamond ULC-Certified
24/7 Human Monitoring
No Smartphone Required

When workers can't reach a phone.

Falls from height, unconscious workers, sudden impacts out of earshot of the crew. A phone in a pocket doesn't help when you're pinned under equipment or lying at the bottom of a ladder.

1,057workplace fatalities in Canada (2023)
Workers in harnesses can't reach phones after a fall
Unconscious workers can't press buttons or make calls
Smartphones fail in extreme conditions and remote areas

A wearable device that calls for help — even when the worker can't.

Press the panic button for instant help, or let fall detection trigger automatically when a worker goes down. Both send GPS coordinates and open a two-way voice channel through the pendant itself.

190+fall detection parameters
Press and hold panic button for instant connection
Automatic fall detection triggers without any input
GPS coordinates sent with every alert

Most apps send a notification. We take action.

Other tools rely on push notifications and hope someone's watching. The SOS pendant connects directly to ProTELEC's Five Diamond ULC-certified monitoring centre. Live operators respond in under 60 seconds — through the pendant itself, hands-free.

<60sfrom alert to human response
Two-way voice through the pendant — no phone needed
Trained emergency operators, not push notifications
Same team that handles security & fire alarms since 1968

Four layers of protection in one device.

The SOS pendant packs four critical safety capabilities into a single wearable device. No smartphone required, no apps to install, no training needed — just wear it and go.

4layers of protection
Emergency panic button — press and hold for help
Automatic fall detection — 3 sensor types, 190+ parameters
GPS location tracking — coordinates with every alert
Two-way voice — hands-free communication through pendant
THE GAP
A lone worker falls from height
Without SOS
No one nearby
Can't reach phone
No alert sent
Hours before discovery
With SOS
Fall detection triggers
GPS + voice auto-activate
Operator responds
<60 seconds to help
SOS RESPONSE
1
Panic Button PressedHold 3 seconds — alert + GPS sent instantly
2
Fall Detection Triggers3 sensors, 190+ parameters — automatic
3
Voice Channel OpensHands-free, through the pendant itself
4
Help DispatchedCustom escalation — contacts sent GPS coordinates
RESPONSE TIME
<60
sec response
1
SOS Pressed
2
GPS Sent
3
Voice Open
4
Help Sent
FOUR LAYERS
CheckMate
Panic Button
Fall Detection
GPS Tracking
Two-Way Voice
CheckMate SOS Wearable Pendant

Everything Built In. Nothing Extra Needed.

Worn as a pendant or clipped to a belt, the SOS is always within reach — and works even when the worker isn't conscious. No smartphone required.

Emergency Panic Button

Press and hold to immediately alert our monitoring centre. GPS and two-way voice activate simultaneously.

Automatic Fall Detection

Three sensor types analyze 190+ parameters. Detects real falls, filters out crouching and false positives.

GPS Location Tracking

Precise coordinates with every alert. Responders know exactly where to go — no guessing.

Two-Way Voice

Built-in speaker and mic. Operators speak directly through the pendant — hands-free, no phone needed.

No Phone Required

Standalone cellular device. Works independently — no smartphone, no app, no Bluetooth pairing needed.

Works When Unconscious

Fall detection triggers automatically. Even if incapacitated, the SOS sends the alert and opens voice communication.

Custom Escalation

Your emergency contacts, your procedures. Define exactly who gets called and in what order.

Full Audit Trail

Every alert documented with timestamps, GPS, response actions, and outcomes. Ready for compliance audits.

Trusted by 900+ Organizations

Hear from safety professionals who trust CheckMate to protect their teams

"CheckMate allows our staff to feel connected and safe while working outside of their usual office and allows supervisors to concentrate on other matters knowing their staff are accounted for."

"The application is easy for workers to use and for myself as a Health and Safety Professional to monitor and ensure compliance. Implementation was seamless."

"Overall, CheckMate is a valuable tool that helps ensure our employees are never truly working alone."

Need the SOS Pendant Plus the App?

Most organizations pair the SOS pendant with the Safe Alone app — SOS for high-risk roles working at heights or with heavy machinery, and the app for the rest of the team. All managed from one dashboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do workers need a smartphone to use the SOS pendant?

No. The SOS is a standalone cellular device with its own SIM card and connectivity. It works completely independently — no smartphone, no app, no Bluetooth pairing required.

How does automatic fall detection work?

The SOS pendant uses three sensor types — accelerometer, gyroscope, and barometric pressure sensor — to analyze over 190 parameters in real time. This multi-sensor approach detects actual falls while filtering out normal movements like crouching, bending, or setting down the device.

What happens if the worker is unconscious after a fall?

Fall detection triggers automatically — no worker input needed. The pendant sends GPS coordinates and opens a two-way voice channel. If the operator gets no verbal response, they immediately begin emergency dispatch using your custom escalation procedures.

Can the SOS pendant work alongside the Safe Alone app?

Yes. Both the SOS pendant and Safe Alone app route to the same monitoring centre and appear on the same management dashboard. Many organizations use the app for most workers and add SOS pendants for high-risk roles.

What legal obligations does the SOS help meet?

The SOS pendant helps organizations meet provincial lone worker safety requirements across Canada, including Alberta's OHS regulations for working alone. It also supports compliance with Bill C-45, which holds organizations criminally liable for failing to ensure workplace safety. Every alert is fully documented for audit purposes.

How long does the battery last?

The SOS pendant is designed for full-shift use. Battery life varies based on usage patterns and cellular signal strength. The device provides low-battery alerts so workers and supervisors know when charging is needed.

Protect Your Workers Today

One pendant. Four layers of protection. 24/7 live monitoring. No smartphone required.