Missed Washington’s Isolated Worker Safety Deadline? Get Compliant Fast

What Is HB 1524 and What Does It Require?

Washington State’s Isolated Worker Safety Law (HB 1524) requires certain employers to implement protections for employees who work alone or in isolated environments. The law mandates that workers have access to effective safety measures, including the ability to summon help quickly in an emergency.

For many organisations, this means moving beyond informal processes or basic work phones and ensuring lone workers have a reliable panic button or equivalent safety system that works wherever they are. Employers must also be able to demonstrate that appropriate controls are in place to protect workers during isolated shifts.

Why This Matters for Employers

As of January 1, 2026, compliance is no longer optional. Employers who have not implemented adequate isolated worker protections may face regulatory scrutiny, legal exposure, and reputational damage if an incident occurs.

Beyond compliance, there’s a practical reality: when a worker is injured or threatened while working alone, delayed response can turn a manageable situation into a serious outcome. Employers are expected to have clear, reliable, and auditable safety processes in place, not just policies on paper.

How OK Alone Helps You Meet Washington’s Requirements — Fast

OK Alone is designed specifically to support compliance with lone worker regulations like Washington’s.

With OK Alone, businesses can:

• Provide workers with a panic button on their phone
• Ensure alerts are immediate and actionable.
• See worker location in real time when help is needed.
• Maintain clear records to demonstrate compliance
• Deploy quickly with minimal training and onboarding

Because OK Alone is app-based and intuitive, organisations can be operational in days — not months — making it ideal for employers who need to act fast

Single Solution to Protect Isolated Workers

See how our lone worker solution protects your high-risk and remote workers, ensuring full compliance with the new Washington State legislation . Combing an intuitive panic button, professional 24/7 emergency response and flexible check-ins, you can protect people across your organization at scale.

Find out how our safety technology will keep your people safe wherever they are and whenever they need it.