SafetyLine users can now see a more effective visual locator of where lone workers are performing their jobs. This addresses a common and understandable misunderstanding of workers’ locations on the SafetyLine map. Monitors sometimes assume the location pin was accurate because the accuracy of the data wasn’t presented visually. Occasionally, there has been confusion around the fact that the map pin shows the lone worker at an incorrect location. This occurs because of issues caused by imperfections in general GPS location accuracy.

The most significant benefit of this partnership with Globalstar, quite simply, is that your workers and team members will have reliable and proven satellite communications for lone workers to support SafetyLine’s comprehensive suite of safety features. The SafetyLine and SPOT combination provides uninterrupted location tracking and two-way communications (independent of cellular networks), using SPOT to send and receive text messages, track and share progress with managers and coworkers, map their routes, as well as, if needed, trigger an SOS emergency requesting immediate help.

Satellite technologies have evolved to the point that nearly every smart device comes equipped with the ability to track and report GPS location. The workforce has picked up on this trend, and many employers today use satellite devices to track their workers and assets in remote areas.

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.