A simple check-in from a worker can significantly enhance safety. This single step allows lone workers to confirm their well-being with their employer, alleviating personal safety concerns while working in isolation. Beyond the action itself, safety check-in messages serve as crucial communication channels for occupational safety monitoring and management.

There are three key reasons why a check-in message should include more than just the lone worker's GPS coordinates, which, while essential, are only one part of the larger picture:

The modern workplace isn’t always fixed to a single location, and often isn’t even a single organization. The role of contractors and subcontractors has grown considerably, with highly-skilled professional occupying roles on a contract-based part-time or provisional basis.

One of the major considerations when deciding on a lone worker safety system is whether to opt for check-in based safety or automated reports using GPS. In this post we’ll break down some of the differences between check-in and GPS-based systems, and determine which solution provides better value.