Frequently Asked Questions

NO. GPS can be a useful tool to help locate staff in distress, but it is not required for service. This means that with SafetyLine, you can still get a compliant and effective solution without GPS enabled devices. In fact, the location information in a voice message can be just as effective at locating a distressed person.

YES. The  addition of GPS location technology is an excellent feature add on, and customers should consider procuring supporting devices if budget allows.

NO. While the regulations are different in each Province, the core of each is to require constant checking/reporting with your staff. This is not achieved by knowing their location alone. A monitoring solution is still required.

SPOT is a great communication device to call for help in an emergency and log GPS location, in the same way that your cellular phone can be used to call 911 in an emergency. SafetyLine is the monitoring service that automatically and continuously tracks the Worker via the SPOT communication device detecting when a Worker may need help (check-in timer and panic button), notifying trained responders, and providing the responders with information and instructions on how to respond. Like the cellular phone, the SPOT device alone does not meet the requirements of Work Alone Regulations. The combination of Device and the SafetyLine Service provides a complete Solution.