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Ok Alone Announces Sale to Personal Safety Technology Leader Peoplesafe Group
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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The Different Terms Used for Lone Working Around the World
Lone working, the practice of employees working alone or without direct supervision, is a common occurrence across various industries and regions around the world. Whether it’s a night-shift security guard, a remote field researcher, or a healthcare professional visiting patients’ homes, lone working represents a significant aspect of the way people work today. The terminology …
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The Rise of Lone Working in the Digital Age
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving work places, the conventional nine-to-five office job is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The digital revolution has changed work patterns, one of which is lone working—a practice that has grown exponentially in the last few years. No longer tethered to a physical office, professionals across industries are embracing …
Worker Down – California’s heat-related illness regulations
For outdoor workers in Californian industries like agriculture, transportation, landscaping or construction, strict communication rules apply. To comply with the law and keep your employees safe, be sure you’re up to speed with these regulations. Employee Safety Monitoring Solution According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, employers are required …
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Employee Locations – California’s heat-related illness regulations
According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, it’s required that employees have a way to stay in regular communication with their employers. A Means of Regular Communication If you’re working outside in fields like agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction, or transportation and delivery of agricultural products, California …
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High-Risk Situations – California’s heat-related illness regulations
Are you making sure to follow California’s strict laws when it comes to keeping your employees safe? Are you taking the necessary steps to comply with California’s employee safety laws? Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez heat illness standard According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the Maria …
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Using a panic button – California’s heat-related illness regulations
In California, they have some pretty strict laws about keeping employees safe and making sure they can ask for help in emergencies. It’s about making sure that workers have the support they need and that their well-being is a top priority. California’s regulations for preventing heat-related illness in outdoor workers According to California Cal/OSHA, employers …
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Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain 2023
At the beginning of July the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for Britain released their figures for the number of work related fatalities with data from April 2022 up to March 2023. During the assessment period for 2022/2023 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents in the UK, an increase of 12 from 2021/22¹. Industry …
Protect your Lone Workers with a ZOLEO Satellite Device and Ok Alone
Ok Alone strives to be able to help keep workers safe in all circumstances, including when lone workers are in areas without cell service. Ok Alone has Partnered with ZOLEO We have partnered with ZOLEO to provide an option for workers to use their satellite device the help stay safe, no matter where they are …
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Easy Check-In for Lone Workers with the Ok Alone Desktop App
There are many ways to use the OK Alone lone worker solution: app, SMS, landline, satellite phone and desktop. This last one is perhaps the least well known. For lone workers who work remotely, not necessarily out and about, but based in one location, the desktop version of the Ok Alone system is perfect. The …
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How Desktop Panic Buttons Work
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 …
Protect your Lone Workers with an iHelp Device and Ok Alone
Ok Alone, the trusted lone worker safety solution now has an integration with iHelp devices, adding another layer of protection for individuals working alone or in remote locations. The iHelp Mini and iHelp Max, provide additional security and peace of mind for both workers and employers. The iHelp Mini is available now, the iHelp Max …
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What Artificial Intelligence thinks of Ok Alone
We thought it might be fun if we asked three different AI tools questions about Ok Alone and employee safety monitoring apps. So, we asked the same five questions to Bard, ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing. What is the highest rated lone worker app? Which lone worker app has the best range of safety features? Why …
Our Response to Work Smarter Magazine’s “Top five lone worker apps” Article
The online magazine Work Smarter Magazine recently published an article entitled: Top five lone worker apps in the UK. It ranked Ok Alone at #4 but contained a number of inaccuracies, we have included our response below. Article Url: https://worksmartermag.com/news/top-five-lone-worker-apps-in-the-uk Thanks for your review and feedback. May we provide a few clarifications so that your readers …
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California’s regulations for preventing heat-related illness in outdoor workers
When people are working in high temperatures or extreme heat it is vital they have access to water, shade, shelter and rest. In 2005 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the nation’s first heat regulation into law. The regulations outlined in Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations for preventing heat-related illness …
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Can a task bar help button on your computer help in emergencies?
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?
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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Customizable Lone Worker Apps Tailoring Your Safety Solutions
The definition of a lone worker is ‘someone who cannot be seen or heard by another employee’. This used to be a small sub-set of employees, however, since the change to our working lives caused by Covid 19, there is a much broader field of workers who now fall into this category. As the roles …
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Man Down / Worker Down App to Keep Workers Safe
One of the best tools a lone worker can have is a Man Down App. The app uses existing smartphone technology to alert a supervisor if someone is in trouble or if there is a loss of consciousness. Having this capability, in a single device, in your pocket, gives lone and remote workers the added …