Do’s and Don’ts to keep Lone Working Drivers Safe

The most recent statistics show that there are millions of people employed as goods vehicle drivers in North America and Britain: 500,000 in the UK ¹, 335,000 in Canada ² and 3,445,500 across the US ³ ⁴. Transport and logistics personnel are exposed to different kinds of risks when alone on the road or when …

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Drive Mode – For Even Safer Lone Worker Check Ins

Drive Mode is the latest feature developed by Ok Alone for their lone worker solution. The Drive Mode feature was designed specifically to be used by logistics workers and drivers as part of the OK Alone system. Drivers Need Safer Options Some drivers use the Ok Alone app as their safety solution for lone worker …

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Learn about Safety for the UK’s Electrician Lone Workers

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The most recent data from Statista.com shows there were 259,000 people employed as electricians in the UK during 2019 ¹ Being an electrician means frequently working alone, either on sites, in warehouses, buildings or in people’s homes. But are employers looking out for these lone workers and how do you ensure an electrician’s safety? Dangers …

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Learn about Safety for US Lone Working Electricians

Being an electrician can often mean working in small, dark and potentially dangerous locations. More often than not, they are also alone while on site. Who is looking out for these workers and how do you ensure an electrician’s safety? What are the Dangers of Being an Electrician? Being an electrician means workers are exposed …

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Man Down Injury Statistics 2020-21

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Between 1900 and 2021 there has been an estimated reduction of workplace fatalities by around an enormous 90%! ¹ From about 4,400 fatalities in 1900 down to 142 for the year 2020/21 ². That is a fantastic result for workplace safety. However, there are still many workplace related injuries that do not result in a …

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Do you really need BS8484 and a Lone Worker Call Centre?

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Within the UK lone worker solutions are held up to British Standard 8484, the Code of Practice for the provision of Lone Worker Services, more commonly known as BS8484. But where has it come from and why do people say you need it ? Why was the BS8484 Standard Introduced for lone workers? In 2009 …

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How Municipalities use Ok Alone

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Within a municipality, city or town there are many, many jobs that need to be taken care of. These jobs are done by civil servants who work directly for their local government. The roles can vary from librarian to health visitor, from grounds keeper to social worker, but one thing these jobs have in common …

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Are You Getting Your Municipality Value For Money?

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Local Government Responsibilities Within a municipality there are many departments each with their own committee or board. Each council could have for instance school, libraries, social services and health boards, transportation board, parks board, water and wastewater boards. As well as having responsibility for the upkeep of facilities like garbage collection systems, fire departments and community centres.   …

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Why Municipalities Need a Lone Worker App

As municipalities and local governments employ people in many different departments they need a lone worker solution that is flexible and easy enough for all their workers to use, no matter their technical ability. A local authority needs to choose a lone worker monitoring system with multiple connectivity options that is specifically designed to address …

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Activating the Discreet Lone Worker Alarm on an iPhone

With the Ok Alone Lone Worker App you can set short cuts on your Smartphone to start shifts, check in, get help and end a shift. If you have an iPhone 8 or later model you can activate the multi-tap function on the back of your iPhone for a discreet lone worker alarm. How to …

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Lone Working in Care Homes 

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Within the United States there are 3,211,590 people employed as Home health and personal care aides, either in Home Health Care Centres or Continued Care Retirement Communities and Assisted living facilities for the elderly ¹.The two states with the highest employment levels in this field are California and New York.² Care is an enormous industry …

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How to keep your HVAC Lone Workers Safe

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What is HVAC? The Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) industry are companies mainly engaged in the installation, repair and continued maintenance of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. The industry operates on three levels; residential HVAC, commercial HVAC, and industrial HVAC. The May 2020 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for the United States, created …

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Why your Technicians need an HVAC Safety App

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 …

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Security Guard Lone Worker Policy and Hazard Assessment

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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 …

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Which industries would benefit from using a computer based panic button?

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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 …

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Does panic button software keep office workers safer?

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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 …

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