According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, it’s required that employees have a way to stay in regular communication with their employers. A Means of Regular Communication If you’re working outside in fields like agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction, or transportation and delivery of agricultural products, California Cal/OSHA requires employers to have “regular
We’re excited to reveal the fresh, revitalized face of OK Alone—the same powerful safety solution trusted by thousands of lone workers worldwide, now with a bold new visual identity. Our tools remain as dependable as ever, but the reimagined branding, icon, and interface represent where we’re headed: a future-forward, adaptable, and human-focused safety platform focused
Are you making sure to follow California’s strict laws when it comes to keeping your employees safe? Are you taking the necessary steps to comply with California’s employee safety laws? Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez heat illness standard According to Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez
Are Your Lone Workers at Risk? Get Your Free Risk Assessment Guide Completing a lone working risk assessment is an essential step in evaluating your lone worker safety policy. Risk assessments, also known as hazard assessments, methodically examine specific roles or locations to identify potential hazards. This guide is designed to help you with that
Searching for the solution to your lone worker safety problems but don’t know what to look for? We’ve identified 5 key factors that go into making the best safety monitoring system. The comparison guide scores each one using the traffic light system, making it quick and easy for you to tell which one is right for you.
Introducing a lone worker safety solution to your workforce isn’t enough, they need to be trained in how to use the solution to their best advantage. The lone worker training needs to be accessible for all levels of staff, and fit the users needs, so everyone leaves comfortable and confident using the system. The lone
When it comes to ensuring the protection and safety of lone workers, a blanket policy is rarely sufficient. Your lone working policy needs to be tailored to each task and to each location. In some instances, it will need to meet the individual needs of the lone workers themselves. With a bespoke strategy in place,
There are over 170,000 non-profits and charitable organizations in Canada. Non-profits are usually strapped for cash but are required to meet health and safety obligations all the same. With many organizations engaging with their communities and staff moving about, it’s no wonder working alone is a key safety concern. One of our clients, Provincial Networking
There are over 40,000 Agricultural companies in the UK, including farms, ranches, nurseries and other categories. Often times these companies have lone workers. It makes sense for operations because workers have large areas to cover and machinery at their disposal to help them complete tasks. The challenge is to ensure operations remain safe. For example,
There are approximately 30,000 cleaning and janitorial businesses in Canada. Cleaning companies often have lone workers due to the nature of the work. Lone worker safety procedures that do exist take manual effort to carry out. This is a challenge as it takes a considerable amount of time. For example one of our clients, Bee
