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California’s regulations for preventing heat-related illness in outdoor workers

Last Updated on: June 1, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

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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 …

Protect your Lone Workers with an iHelp Device and Ok Alone

Last Updated on: May 25, 2023 by Dan Noblett

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 …

Choose a Lone Worker App with Wide Device Capability

April 20, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

When it comes to choosing a lone worker app, compatibility with various devices and operating systems is very important. Device compatibility is vital because it ensures that all employees can access the lone worker app on their preferred devices, whether it be a smartphone, tablet, or desktop. With the ever-increasing variety of devices and operating …

Customizable Lone Worker Apps Tailoring Your Safety Solutions

Last Updated on: April 10, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

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 …

Streamline Your Workflow by Integrating a Lone Worker App

Last Updated on: May 4, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

As a business owner or manager, you know that efficient workflows are crucial to your success. But what happens when your team includes lone workers, such as those who work remotely, on-call, or in hazardous environments? Without the right tools, managing these workers can be a challenge. That’s where a lone worker app comes in. …

How to choose a Lone Worker App: Pricing and Features

Last Updated on: April 3, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Knowing where your staff are and that they are well is pretty important. This becomes even more important in the case of staff who work remotely or in isolation. To ensure that these employees remain connected, protected, and monitored, companies have turned to lone worker apps. These powerful tools provide a range of features designed …

How one of our employees used Ok Alone to stay safe while driving in Morocco

Last Updated on: April 3, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

At Ok Alone we don’t just recommend other people use our solution, we use it too. Whether it’s our staff working from home or driving from one side of Canada to the other, we use our system to make sure our people are safe! (It is also a bonus that we get data to improve …

What are the Hazards of Lone Working?

Last Updated on: March 22, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Lone workers, by the nature of their job, often face unique challenges and hazards in their day-to-day work environment. They navigate these risks without the immediate support of colleagues or supervisors which makes their safety an even more pressing concern. This article aims to shed light on the various hazards that lone workers encounter, including …

How a Lone Worker Alarm Can Ensure Safety and Peace of Mind with 24/7 Protection

Last Updated on: March 17, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Employees who work in remote or isolated environments without direct supervision or easy access to immediate assistance are referred to as lone workers. These workers face distinctive safety challenges and ensuring their safety and well-being should be a top priority for employers who have a legal and moral responsibility to protect their workers. One solution …

The Lone Worker App that improves Workforce Safety and Monitoring

Last Updated on: April 4, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

In the last decade partly due to rapid advancements in technology and interconnectedness lone working has become increasingly common. Lone workers are those who often operate in remote, off-hour or hazardous environments, thereby experiencing safety challenges that differ from those faced by their colleagues. To help lone workers mobile applications have been developed to enhance …

The Importance of Lone Worker Monitoring: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Modern Workplace

Last Updated on: March 17, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Why you need Lone Worker Monitoring In order to ensure the safety of your employees you need a modern lone worker system that doesn’t rely on manual check-ins or the buddy system, which are unreliable methods. Instead, you need to choose a lone worker monitoring solution with multiple connectivity options that is specifically designed to address …

Maximizing Workforce Safety: How Our Lone Worker Solution Can Help

Last Updated on: March 17, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Ensuring the safety of employees is a crucial responsibility for any organization. However, it can be particularly challenging when it comes to lone workers. These individuals often work in isolation, making them more vulnerable to serious injuries in an accident or emergency. To address this concern, our company created a unique lone worker solution that …

Lone Worker Protection: Keep Your Staff Safe with a Smartphone App

Last Updated on: March 17, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

The workplace is evolving rapidly, and as a result, an increasing number of employees find themselves working alone in hazardous environments. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including remote work arrangements, flexible schedules, and job requirements that entail visiting client sites or working in the field. While this type of work can …

Updated Changes to BS 8484 for 2022

Last Updated on: February 27, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

What is BS 8484? In 2011 the British Standard BS 8484:2011 was introduced as the ‘Provision of lone worker device (LWD) services. Code of practice’ after an increase in the demand for lone worker protection and formed the basis for the police response to lone worker systems. The implementation of BS8484:2011 was to cut down …

Ensuring Safety in the Workplace with Employee Safety Monitoring from Ok Alone

Last Updated on: March 17, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Employee safety monitoring is essential for businesses to protect their employees and ensure they are safe while performing their jobs. With the rise of remote and flexible work arrangements, complete workforce visibility with worker safety monitoring is crucial for businesses to fulfil their duty of care. By implementing worker safety monitoring, businesses can improve employee …

Lone Worker App & Safety Monitoring available in Spanish

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Dan Noblett

¡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 …

Lone Worker App & Safety Monitoring available in French

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Dan Noblett

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 …

Ok Alone App Review – Highest Rated Lone Worker App

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Dan Noblett

Ok Alone App Review – Highest Rated Lone Worker App Ok Alone has some of the best app reviews for lone worker apps. In fact, we have the highest rated on both the Apple App Store and Android Play Store. Customers rate the Ok Alone app highly because we listen to them. At Ok Alone …

Lone Worker Trends for 2023

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

At Ok Alone we are constantly developing our product, either adding new features from customer requests, updating our systems to keep them running efficiently or adapting our solution to improve the user experience. In this vein we are really interested in the changes in our industry and the predictions made for the upcoming year. Here …

No Local Lone Working Laws? You’ve still got a problem

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

What about areas where there is no specific Lone Worker legislation? Lone Worker regulations are a subset of Employer Duty of Care laws. All Western countries have Duty of Care obligations. Here’s why having Ok Alone in places without lone worker laws matters. What is a “Duty of Care”? Everyone has a legal duty to …