Hands free is when an operation can be performed without using hands – this is important for lone workers as their hands may not be available due to a task or injury, or they may not be able to use their hands due as they are driving.
Ok Alone has working hard to be the premier work alone solution for lone workers who need a hands free option.
The latest version of our Ok Alone lone worker app provides Siri or Google Assistant shortcuts so you can use your voice to update your Ok Alone status wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.
Any user with iOS12/13 or an Android phone and Ok Alone can now easily use their voice to start a shift, check in or get help – all by using their voice, completely hands free.
Did you know that since January 2019 you could have been using Ok Alone using only your voice when working alone in a vehicle, working on the move or any time you needed to be hands free? The latest version of our Ok Alone lone worker app provides Siri shortcuts so you can use Siri …
Read moreUse Siri and your voice to check in whilst Lone Working
Our lone worker solution from Ok Alone now works with Google Assistant. We have an action for your android smart phone that lets you connect to your Ok Alone lone worker account and manage your status using your voice – handsfree while you work alone. What is Google Assistant? Google Assistant is a virtual assistant …
With the exception of Nunavut, all Canadian Provinces and territories have banned talking on hand-held phones and texting while driving which will certainly affect lone workers. There are additional regulations on the use of electronic devices like GPS or satnav that should be looked at on a province by province basis. To read a comprehensive …
Read moreAs a Lone Worker can I use my phone whilst driving in Canada?
Many people are lone workers who drive for work and for them their vehicle is their office. However, to keep people safe, new legislation is being introduced all over the world to restrict the use of mobile phones whilst driving. See below to find out how to comply with the laws where you work. Map …
Lone workers need protection no matter where they are, and this includes in a vehicle. It seems that the topic of using a phone or lone worker app whist driving is quite a contentious one. While some people may need to use their phone for driving, especially if they are a lone worker, you cannot …
As the number of lone workers in the Uk increases, they need to be aware of the rules and regulation of using lone worker protection systems while driving – as using a solution that is not handsfree may be breaking the law. The original law for driving with mobile phones was put in place 16 …
Read moreUk Driving Laws affecting Lone Workers and requiring Handsfree
What is a Hands Free Lone Worker Solution? The latest version of our Ok Alone lone worker app provides Siri or Google Assistant shortcuts so you can use your voice to update your Ok Alone status wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. Any user with iOS12/13 or an Android phone and Ok Alone can …
Read moreHow a Hands Free Lone Worker Solution can help Nurses and Health Workers
Our lone worker solution from Ok Alone now works with Google Home. We have an action for your smart home speaker that lets you connect to your Ok Alone lone worker account and manage your status while you work alone. What is Google Home? Google Home is a brand of smart speakers, on call 24/7 …