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 working women continues to increase in most industry areas (including lone workers), language needs to adapt at the same rate. Using the term ‘Man Down’ for the motion detection feature in a lone worker system no longer seems appropriate. The ‘Man Down’ Feature The ‘Man Down’ (Worker Down’) function notifies a
Ok Alone incorporated WhatsApp into its lone worker system. Get monitor and worker notifications through WhatsApp when working alone. The system is available to use all over the world. This great service means your company and you can stay in touch even when there is no network coverage, as long as there is wifi. WhatsApp
When you are a lone worker or a monitor, sometimes you need to have your phone on silent. Most of the time this is fine, but what if you don’t hear your check in reminder? Or don’t hear a worker’s request for help? Luckily on iPhone you can set up an emergency bypass for specific
Using an Android phone to run the Ok Alone lone worker app means you can set up shortcuts to the app’s features. Having the shortcuts on your main screen will make it easier to start a shift, check in, request help or end a shift. Setting this up couldn’t be easier! Once you have downloaded
The latest version of the Ok Alone lone worker app provides Siri shortcuts so you can use Siri to update your Ok Alone status wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. Siri is the voice controlled personal assistant on your iPhone. Siri allows you to use your voice to do things on your iPhone, such
As the number of lone workers in the UK increases, they need to be aware of the rules and regulations 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 18
The Man down (Worker Down) feature offered in Ok Alone’s lone worker safety solution has the capability to contact another member of staff or call centre personnel if there has been no worker movement for a set period of time. This fantastic feature benefits lone workers across many different industries. Workers have the ability to
As we move forward into 2023, the ever-changing landscape of work makes it crucial for employees to maintain strong connections with their colleagues and employers – especially when they are working alone. Utilizing a lone worker app enables workers to stay safe and no matter where they are—whether at home or off-site. Ok Alone stands
The Ok Alone safety app is a comprehensive lone worker protection system integrating GPS technology with iPhone and Android applications, serving as an efficient GPS lone worker device. When GPS first began to be used for worker safety monitoring, it was hailed as an important breakthrough. At the time, it was a leap forward in technology.
