By TapOkie Work Editorial - practical lone worker safety for small UK teams.
What BS 8484 is
BS 8484 is a British Standard covering lone worker device services, commonly associated with Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs). Many enterprise buyers ask for it by name.
Do small teams need it?
Not always. If your risk assessment, insurer, or client contract specifically requires ARC-backed BS 8484 monitoring, you should evaluate providers that offer it. Many small care agencies, estate agents, and charities need evidence of monitoring - not a call centre.
The TapOkie Work position
TapOkie Work is not an ARC product. We are built for teams that need live visibility, alerts to managers, and audit trails without enterprise lock-in. Read more on Why TapOkie and our compliance page.