Ok Alone Announces Sale to Personal Safety Technology Leader Peoplesafe Group

Peoplesafe and Ok Alone

Ok Alone, a prominent British Columbia-based employee safety monitoring company, is proud to announce its acquisition by Peoplesafe, the world’s largest provider of personal safety technology. This union marks a significant milestone for Ok Alone, bringing together two companies with a shared vision of creating safer environments for individuals across all sectors. “We’re really excited …

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How Desktop Panic Buttons Work

Help Alert Confirmation Screen

The purpose of Ok Alone’s desktop panic button is to provide a convenient and readily accessible way for people to quickly request assistance in emergency situations. When activated, it triggers an alert, notifying designated individuals or security personnel. The alert can be in the form of pop-up notifications, emails, text messages, automated phone calls, or …

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Can a task bar help button on your computer help in emergencies?

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When you have employees working on their own it is important to have an employee safety monitoring system in place in case of emergencies. This applies to people across many industries and occupations, from education to retail or front of house staff. Having a system that is compatible with pc’s and laptops, and shows as …

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How can a software based panic button help office workers?

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Elena works in the office of a small company. One day, while working late, she finds herself in an escalating confrontation with a disgruntled co-worker who becomes increasingly aggressive and verbally abusive. Feeling threatened and concerned for her safety, Elena discreetly activates the panic button on her computer screen. As soon as the panic button …

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Cloud-based Dashboard for Lone Worker Monitoring

Ok Alone’s employee safety app works in conjunction with a fully integrated cloud-based dashboard. The dashboard homepage allows Monitors to see, at a glance, the status and location of workers on shift. The dashboard has several sections – Workers, Monitors, Groups, Reports, Management, Settings – that make keeping track of your team even easier. The …

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Our Safe Worker App supports Lone Worker Safety with Real-Time Monitoring

As modern work environments continue to evolve, and people become increasingly isolated the importance of implementing cutting-edge solutions to address the safety concerns of lone workers becomes more and more important. The role of promoting safety and security for these workers, has been taken on by innovative safe worker apps that are revolutionizing the way …

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Lone Worker App & Safety Monitoring available in Spanish

spanish lone worker app

¡Maravillosas noticias, Ok Alone ahora está disponible en español! Ok Alone, the lone worker safety monitoring app, is now available in Spanish. The app will detect the language being used on a phone (from English, Spanish or French) and automatically change the text within the app to be the same. Companies that use Ok Alone …

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Lone Worker App & Safety Monitoring available in French

french lone worker app

Fantastique nouvelle, Ok Alone est désormais disponible en français! Ok Alone, the lone worker safety monitoring app, is now available in French. The app will detect the language being used on a phone (from English, Spanish or French) and automatically change the text within the app to be the same. Companies that use Ok Alone …

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How can a software based panic button help lone retail workers?

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Marisa works as the lone retail worker on shift in a boutique clothing store. Towards the end of the day, while attending to a customer, Marisa notices another individual displaying unusual and aggressive behaviour making her feel increasingly uncomfortable. Recognizing the potential threat, Marisa discreetly activates the panic button on the task bar of her …

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Is a computer based panic button more effective than a button mounted on the wall?

Computer based panic button vs wall mounted panic button

The effectiveness of panic button software for computers versus a physical button on the wall depends on several factors and the specific context in which it is being used. When you’re thinking about which system to adopt you should be guided by the distinct needs and dynamics of the environment it will serve. Various factors …

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Video Demo – Lone Worker App and Cloud-based Dashboard

Interested in seeing Ok Alone in action? Check out our informative video! This video lets you peek into how our lone worker app and cloud-based dashboard work hand-in-hand. It provides a detailed walkthrough on how to get the lone working app running, commence a shift, seek help, set up high-risk check-ins, and make use of …

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Which industries would benefit from using a computer based panic button?

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A PC based panic alarm system is a versatile solution that offers immense benefits across various industries. It provides employees with a quick and accessible means to seek immediate assistance during emergencies or threatening situations. Whether it’s in corporate offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality settings, transportation hubs, or retail environments, an on-screen computer emergency …

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