Being an HVAC technician can often mean you are in small, dark and potentially dangerous locations. More often than not, you are also alone while in these places. Who is looking out for these workers and how do you ensure an HVAC worker’s safety? The Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) industry are companies mainly engaged
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation pertaining to lone workers in British Columbia. Businesses that operate in British Columbia (with the exception of mines and federally chartered workplaces), are legally required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHSR) created by WorkSafeBC. Under section 4.21 of
Thousands and thousands of people die every year while at work. The number of preventable deaths fluctuate in each country every year, some of the totals for 2020 are as follows: Canada – 925 ¹ (2019 figures are most recent data available), United States – 4,764 ², United Kingdom – 142 ³, Australia – 194
Security staff are often at work on their own; they cannot be seen or heard by another worker; cannot expect a visit from another worker; and know assistance is not readily available to them if needed. It’s important for employers to take into account the wide variety of situations where security guards work alone. It’s
Running a team is difficult. Running a team who are constantly exposed to danger is even harder. As the employer of security personnel, you need to know your staff are active, safe, responding and in the right locations. Ok Alone is the perfect fit for security companies who want a simple to use, low cost lone worker
A lot of charities have been hit very hard by the pandemic, not being able to host events or do street collections has massively impacted on their income. Now that things are starting to get back to normal, the team at Ok Alone want to let you know about our free lone worker protection for
The effectiveness of panic button software for computers versus a physical button on the wall depends on several factors and the specific context in which it is being used. When you’re thinking about which system to adopt you should be guided by the distinct needs and dynamics of the environment it will serve. Various factors
A PC based panic alarm system is a versatile solution that offers immense benefits across various industries. It provides employees with a quick and accessible means to seek immediate assistance during emergencies or threatening situations. Whether it’s in corporate offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality settings, transportation hubs, or retail environments, an on-screen computer emergency
Yes! Panic button software can significantly contribute to keeping office workers safer. A desktop on-screen panic button is designed to provide employees with a quick and discreet way to request immediate assistance in emergency situations. While some people who work in office buildings may not consider themselves lone workers, being isolated in an office meeting
Ok Alone users have been asking about automatically calling monitors in a sequence, instead of alerting them all at the same time. Based on that feedback, Ok Alone is now introducing Alert Loops – the easy way to alert monitors in any order you choose. What is an Alert Loop? An Alert Loop is triggered by
