Utilities: Bee Clean Building Maintenance
The Challenge
The core challenge facing Bee Clean was managing employee safety across dispersed locations without burdening staff with time-consuming manual processes. The existing system relied on a handful of employees making check-in calls every two hours.
Although this provided a sense of security, it created operational inefficiencies and inconsistencies in record keeping. Missed calls or duplicated efforts were common, leading to lost productivity and unreliable documentation.
Bee Clean’s objective was to transition to an automated system that would ensure staff safety while also reducing overhead, improving compliance, and providing accurate records for auditing or insurance purposes.
Implementation
Bee Clean evaluated various lone worker solutions and selected OK Alone based on its automation capabilities, ease of use, and affordable pricing. A pilot was launched to test the system’s effectiveness.
Once the trial began, employees previously tasked with calling others for check-ins were freed up to focus on core duties. Cleaning staff started using the OK Alone smartphone app, which allowed them to check in with a single tap.
Alerts for missed check-ins were automatically triggered, ensuring no lapse in safety coverage.
The Benefits
The transition to OK Alone eliminated the inefficiencies and inconsistencies of the manual check-in process. The system recorded every interaction automatically, reducing human error and ensuring accurate, time-stamped logs for all check-ins.
Workers found the app intuitive and easy to use, while managers appreciated the real-time visibility into staff safety across job sites.
From a cost-saving perspective, the benefits were immediate. Time saved from manual processes translated into greater operational efficiency.
In addition, Bee Clean’s ability to document and verify safety protocols allowed the company to secure a 10% rebate on its WCB premiums—a financial win that more than offset the cost of the OK Alone system.
The Results
OK Alone helped Bee Clean modernize its safety management while simultaneously reducing costs and administrative burden. Employees felt safer and more supported, and supervisors were relieved of the responsibility of manually coordinating safety checks.
The system provided comprehensive reports and ensured Bee Clean remained compliant with health and safety regulations.
Most impressively, the WCB rebate confirmed that Bee Clean’s investment in lone worker safety had not only improved employee protection but also delivered direct financial rewards.
Bee Clean Building Maintenance’s shift to the OK Alone system marked a significant improvement in both safety and efficiency. The move from a manual to an automated check-in system allowed the company to eliminate error-prone processes, improve staff well-being, and save money.
With OK Alone, Bee Clean successfully met its regulatory responsibilities while building a more resilient and cost-effective safety culture.
