Most Android phones have a Do Not Disturb setting. This feature is very useful in cases where general notifications are unwanted but certain apps still need to be heard. By using Do Not Disturb with Ok Alone, most notifications can …
A number of different Reports are available for users who wish to gather data about how the Ok Alone System is being used. Many Reports can be filtered by date, monitor, and/or group. Reports are also available to be scheduled …
Batch Deleting Workers from your Ok Alone account Ok Alone has the ability to delete multiple workers at a time from your Ok Alone account. This can be useful for users that add many workers seasonally and need to remove …
Your Ok Alone Features Ok Alone has many features that are available to users. Some of these features can add complexity to the dashboard and may not be needed for all teams. When a new account is set up on …
Sometimes it is necessary to send out a message to all of your workers and/or monitors. How to Enable Send Messages To enable this feature head to the Extra Features page under settings and select Send Messages under the Communication …
For those who need Worker Reports regularly delivered, an exported spreadsheet can be scheduled to be sent to a monitor or multiple monitors.
Lone Worker by Ok Alone Zapier Integration The Zapier platform allows connections to be made between applications with no coding required. An application develops an integration with Zapier and allows users to create ‘Zaps’. Zaps are specific trigger->action connections that …
Having a lone worker monitoring system is vital for protecting staff. GPS location data received from mobile phones helps to find workers in emergencies. The data, which is updated every 2 seconds to 2 minutes, gives the last known location …
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There is now a desktop version of Ok Alone available. Perfect for desk based lone workers who need lone worker protection.
Live Monitoring Sometimes worker’s shifts occur outside of standard working hours. Live monitoring ensures someone is always available if workers need assistance. Live monitoring is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Completely flexible …
We love hearing stories about our customers and how our system has helped them. Recently we heard the best story yet, our system saved somebody’s life! This is why we developed Ok Alone, so to say we were excited to …
Well, first off and most importantly, this system could literally save your life (see Annual Party case study). Secondly the Ok Alone lone worker solution helps you stay safe and allows you to log your safe practises and compete with colleagues and …
In a major long-term study, companies that had the best corporate cultures, that encouraged all-around leadership initiatives and that highly appreciated their employees, customers and owners grew 682 percent in revenue.¹ During the same period of evaluation — 11 years — companies without a thriving company …
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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 $5/£4 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 …
What are Workers and Monitors? Workers are the members of your team who work alone. Working alone may mean home care visits, travelling by oneself, being on a jobsite or working late in the office. Monitors are the people alerted …
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 …
Introducing a new system into a workplace can be difficult. Some people will be resistant, even though the system being introduced is to protect them and help rescue them in an emergency. The best way to combat this is to …
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