In 2019 TalentLMS conducted a survey to examine how gamified elements change the state of training, productivity, motivation, and employee engagement. The following results are from a pool of 526 people who use gamification in their workplace. 89% of employees say …
There are times when you don’t have anyone available to monitor the safety of your team. Everyone is busy doing their own job and remembering to call or check-in with people can be difficult. If you do have someone who …
When using the Ok Alone lone worker solution you will see the word ‘Monitor’ throughout the website, but what does that actually mean? A monitor is the person who is contacted if a worker doesn’t check in on time or …
Subscriptions to the Ok Alone system are within the budget of even the most cost conscious organisations. With no set-up fees or long term contracts, you can be quickly up and running for as little as $8/£7 per person per …
What is Alexa? Alexa is a cloud-based voice service from Amazon. Alexa is the brain behind Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices. Using Alexa is as simple as asking a question—just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly. Meet Alexa View our …
Ok Alone provides Siri shortcuts so you can now use Siri to update your Ok Alone status on older iphones. This means you can use Ok Alone when working alone in a vehicle, working on the move or any other …
If you find yourself in a situation where you need someone to either come and help or call you immediately then Ok Alone has a help feature which makes this quick and easy. There are three options for requesting help …
Ok Alone has now incorporated WhatsApp into its lone worker system. Get monitor and worker notifications through WhatsApp when working alone. The system is available to use all over the world. This great service means your company and you can …
What is Man Down? Man down (worker down) systems are calibrated to detect movement, or a lack of movement. Using a worker’s own phone (iPhone or Android) the Man Down feature can be set to a period of time (3 minutes- …
What are Workers and Monitors? Do I have to watch a screen all day if I’m a Monitor? Monitors have access to a webpage that gives them the latest information about their team. However, there are many good reasons for …
When you are a lone worker or a monitor, sometimes you need to have your phone on silent. Most of the time this is fine, but what if you don’t hear your check in reminder? Or don’t hear a worker’s …
The quickest way to check the Ok Alone system is up and running is to log in and send a Help request. This will send the designated Monitor an immediate request, so you won’t have to wait around for a …
What is an Escalation Procedure? An Escalation Procedure Scenario What should I focus on for my Escalation Procedure? Company, Group, or Worker Escalation Procedures Setting up an Escalation Procedure Important Escalation Procedure Information What is an Escalation Procedure? An escalation procedure is …
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A Safety Zone allows you to setup a safe area for your Worker to operate in – if they leave this area during a shift, their designated Monitor(s) will be alerted. Set Up the Safety Zone First access a worker’s …
Download App Go to the App Store on your Android phone. Search ‘Ok Alone lone worker app’. Click the ‘Install’ button to install the app on your phone. Get Pin Your Monitor (the person in your company who is your …
Sometimes people are heading into a potentially high risk situation and want a little extra protection. For example, if they are going to a new location or leaving the work site to complete a solitary task. This is when you …
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The Ok Alone app uses gps to get your current location so it can be used in case of emergency. How to Check your Location settings Open the menu and choose Location Settings You can choose your required location setting …
Man Down uses your phone’s sensors to detect your movement. What is Man Down? The ‘Man Down’ function notifies a worker’s office if there has been no movement within a set amount of time (3 minutes – 1 hour). If …
Did you know that since January 2019 you could have been using Ok Alone using only your voice when working alone in a vehicle, working on the move or any time you needed to be hands free? The latest version …
While you’re out and about during your shift you might need to send some information to your monitor. The route plan for your journey – Your mileage – Information about your specific location if you are going out of network …
Here are the steps to get started on your iPhone Download App Go to the App Store on your smart phone. Search ‘Ok Alone lone worker app’. Click the ‘Get’ button to install the app on your phone. Get PIN …
Sometimes people are heading into a potentially high risk situation and want a little extra protection. For example, if they are going to a new location or leaving the worksite to complete a solitary task. This is when you want …
Ok Alone takes privacy very seriously and the phone’s location is only monitored if the worker has Ok Alone open and a shift is running. The Ok Alone app uses GPS to get your current location so it can be …
The Ok Alone app uses GPS to get your current location so it can be used in case of emergency. How to Check your Location settings At the top left of the app home screen are three lines, this opens …
While you’re out and about during your shift you might need to send some information to your monitor. The route plan for your journey – Your mileage – Information about your specific location if you are going out of network …
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There are various options for the Check In due alarm tone on the iPhone app, please choose a suitable one that you can hear when a check in is due. How to Change the Alarm Open the menu and choose …
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The check-in frequency required for any shift should always be set based on the tasks/activities ofthe worker. Workers should be categorized as either low, medium, or high risk. Low Risk:4 hours Medium Risk:2 hours High Risk:30 mins 1) To set …
There is an option to have the Worker reminded about missed check-ins by an SMS alert, phone call, or by email. To set up SMS, phone call, email reminders access the worker profile in the dashboard. Setting up SMS Reminders …
Man Mown uses your phone’s sensors to detect your movement. What is Man Down? The ‘Man Down’ function notifies a worker’s office if there has been no movement within a set amount of time (3 minutes – 1 hour). If …
The Grace Period, also called the Monitor Alert Delay, refers to the length of time set between a worker missing their check in and when their monitor will receive an alert. Ok Alone also has Flexible Alert Delays available for …
Ok Alone has a number of features that work together to keep your employees safe. Check In Function – A countdown timer set to ask the worker if they are Ok when it expires Highest GPS Setting – The app …
The Ok Alone system should be simple to understand and use. Meaning that it can easily be deployed to workers and once it is setup there is minimal on going maintenance. Here is a useful diagram explaining how the Ok Alone lone worker system works: Worker – Person working alone Monitor – Person who receives …
Ok Alone have introduced Safety Awards, an engaging way to help workers stay safe, while using their lone worker system. It allows workers to log their safe practises and compete with colleagues and companies across the world. At the end of each month, the worker’s …
Ok Alone have recently introduced their new Safety Awards program. But how do you get your employees to become Safety Champions? What is Safety Culture? Many companies talk about ‘safety culture’ when referring to the tendency of their employees to follow rules …
The best lone worker systems can’t help your people if they won’t use them. The outcomes of disengagement can be severe: accidents, injuries, illnesses, even loss of life. You wouldn’t want this to happen in your workplace. Tackling the existing culture …
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