Technology in Action: Closing the Safety Gaps

Global Satellite Communication Features

As utility operations push deeper into remote, high-risk terrain, closing the communication and safety gap requires more than traditional tools. It demands technology that guarantees continuous monitoring, rapid emergency response, and full regulatory compliance—wherever the job goes. OK Alone delivers this protection by integrating satellite connectivity directly into its lone worker platform and working with a range of satellite devices—including ZOLEO and SPOT—so every check-in, location update, and SOS routes seamlessly over cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite, ensuring uninterrupted monitoring and immediate escalation anywhere.

Global Iridium® Network: ZOLEO devices connect to the Iridium® satellite constellation, providing truly global coverage. This means workers can send and receive messages, share GPS locations, and trigger SOS alerts anywhere on earth—regardless of local cellular availability.
Flexible Messaging: Messages and check-ins can be sent via satellite, cellular, or Wi-Fi, with the system automatically selecting the most cost effective network available. This ensures uninterrupted communication as crews move between coverage areas.
Built-In Safety Features: The SPOT device includes physical check-in and SOS buttons, enabling workers to signal for help even without a smartphone. SOS alerts are monitored 24/7, triggering immediate emergency response.
Rugged, Field-Proven Design: With over 200 hours of battery life and IP68 durability, ZOLEO is engineered for tough utility environments—withstanding rain, dust, drops, and extreme temperatures.
Location Sharing: Utility workers using a SPOT device can easily share their live GPS coordinates, allowing safety teams to track movements or locate a worker in distress.

Automated Check-Ins & High-Risk Alerts: OK Alone keeps utility workers protected wherever they are by prompting check-ins and letting them shorten intervals before high-risk tasks. If one’s missed, monitors are alerted instantly—and satellite integration maintains protection even outside cellular range.
GPS Monitoring: Continuous location updates keep managers informed of each worker's position throughout their shift.
Man/Worker Down Detection: The "man down" feature uses motion sensors to automatically raise the alarm if a worker stops moving unexpectedly, supporting rapid response to slips, falls, or incapacitation.
Real-Time Safety Dashboard: Supervisors access a secure, cloud-based dashboard to monitor active workers, review check-ins, track alerts, and view live locations—all in one place. Live GPS continues beyond cell coverage via integrated satellite/Wi-Fi, with worker-selectable GPS modes to preserve battery life; the dashboard also produces audit trails and compliance reports.

OK Alone Lone Worker System

OK Alone transforms any smartphone into a powerful lone worker safety solution—providing real-time oversight, automation, and compliance for dispersed field teams.

Integrated Solution for Utility Crews

Pairing OK Alone with satellite devices creates a unified safety network, closing communication gaps for utility teams—from busy urban centers to the most remote edges of the grid.

When a utility worker equipped with OK Alone and a satelitte device enters an area without cellular coverage, the OK Alone app automatically detects the loss of signal. At that moment, OK Alone seamlessly transitions the worker's safety monitoring to the satellite device. The device then takes over all critical communication—including check-ins, location sharing, and SOS alerts—using the satellite network.

This automatic handoff ensures that, even in the most rugged or isolated terrain, the worker's status, location, and ability to call for help remain uninterrupted. The entire process is seamless to the worker, who can continue using the same app and interface, with all safety protocols operating as normal—now backed by the power of global satellite connectivity.

Seamless Sync: The OK Alone app works with a range of satelite devices to automatically coordinate keeping workers connected, whether in cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite coverage zones.
Continuous Safety Protocols: All check-ins, location monitoring, and emergency alerts continue without interruption, even as crews move between connected and off grid environments.
Instant, Reliable Emergency Response: If an incident occurs, workers can trigger an SOS or help alert that transmits their precise GPS location, via satellite if needed, to the 24/7 monitoring center or designated safety team. Emergency services can be dispatched rapidly, even in areas where cell coverage is non-existent.
Guaranteed Compliance: Automated logs and audit trails provide robust support for regulatory requirements, incident reporting, and post-event analysis.

In summary: By combining global satellite connectivity with OK Alone's automated safety monitoring, utility employers can guarantee uninterrupted protection, real-time alerts, and compliance for workers anywhere. This integrated solution ensures every emergency or missed check-in is transmitted and acted upon—empowering crews to work safely and confidently in any environment.

What is the main benefit of an integration between OK Alone and satellite connectivity?

Uninterrupted worker protection anywhere
Real-time emergency alerts
Regulatory compliance