Lone Working in the United States

Do you live in America? Ok Alone has pulled together articles specific to you! Have a read and find out about keeping your lone workers protected, complying with local legislation and how to access the Ok Alone lone worker app from your location.

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Keeping Home Care Nurses Safe with a Lone Worker Safety App

In August 2016, a home health services provider in the US was fined because of an incident in which a…

August 17, 2016
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Health and Safety Guidelines for Workers Exposed to Biowaste

The handling of biowaste by lone workers is an area we hear more about each month.  Health and Safety Guidelines…

April 5, 2018
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OSHA Regulations 1915, 1910 and 1926 for Lone Working HVAC Technicians

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) is a very large industry in North America. According to hvac.com there are over…

October 7, 2019
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New U.S legislation for Lone Workers in Hotels and Casinos

Two new laws are being introduced to help protect lone workers. Illinois Signed into Illinois state law on August the…

October 22, 2019
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Protecting Lone Working Security Guards in the US

Working as a Security Guard is a particularly dangerous occupation in the US. On average, security officers suffer injuries at…

August 28, 2020
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The California Consumer Privacy Act

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 was approved by the California State Governor on June 28th 2018 and went…

October 10, 2020
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Washington State Panic Button Legislation for Hotel, Motel, Retail Workers, Security Guards and Janitors

This year Washington State has introduced state law intended to protect workers in the hospitality industry from sexual harassment and assault.…

December 1, 2020
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Lone Worker Protection for Staff and Students in American Universities

Learn about UCLA's study that influenced policies and guidelines for lone worker protection at American universities - now used to…

December 11, 2020
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Illinois and Chicago Lone Worker Legislation

In 2016 UNITE HERE Local 1, a Chicago hospitality workers union, carried out a study that looked at the safety…

December 17, 2020
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New Jersey’s Hotel Lone Worker Legislation

New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill in June 2019 intended to help protect hotel housekeeping and room service…

December 17, 2020