Sunny days on the lake – and the solitary work behind them

Summer is approaching, days are getting longer, the water calmer – and the anticipation for hours on Lake Lucerne grows. One image perfectly captures this feeling: a boat key lies in the cockpit, ready for the next outing. What this image doesn't show are the many people who make this very moment possible.

The Context: Many hands, many locations, one common goal

At Hochmuth Bootsbau AG, the season begins long before the first boat glides into the water. Boats are serviced, cleaned, repaired, and technically prepared. Systems are checked, surfaces are reconditioned, and details are perfected – so that everything works when it matters most. These tasks involve the collaboration of various departments: from cleaning to electrical and mechanical work, and classic boat building. At the same time, the work is spread across multiple locations – in the winter storage facility, in Stansstaad, at the service point in Hergiswil, or in Port de Sugiez. A large portion of these operations also takes place when others are off: on weekends, early in the morning, or late in the evening.

Challenge: Solo work as a daily reality

Many of these activities are carried out alone. Work in winter storage, cleaning tasks in halls, or service assignments at various locations often occur without direct team proximity. Visual and audible contact are not always possible. At Hochmuth Bootsbau, solo work is not an exception but a daily reality – and this is precisely where the central challenge lies: How do you ensure that employees are protected even when working alone?

Solution: Digital protection for emergencies

To meet this responsibility, Hochmuth Bootsbau relies on Uepaa's digital solution. The app ensures that employees are protected at all times, even when working alone – regardless of their location.

Specifically, this means:

– Digital man-down function according to Suva 44094
– Direct peer assistance in case of an incident
– Cross-location protection for all teams
– Use on existing devices (Bring Your Own Device)
– Developed and operated in Switzerland (SWISS LABEL)

This allows for quick response and assistance to be organized in an emergency – even without immediate proximity to other people.

Conclusion: Safety begins long before setting sail

The boat key in the cockpit symbolizes freedom, lightness, and summer – but also responsibility. For the people behind the scenes who ensure every boat is ready, and for the task of making this work safe. Because every carefree hour on the water begins long before – on land.

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