Are You Safe Working Alone?
A 10-question assessment for remote workers, delivery drivers, night shift workers, and anyone who works alone. Evaluate your safety protocols and emergency readiness.
Working alone — whether from home, on the road, or during a night shift — carries unique risks. If something goes wrong, there may be no one nearby to help. This assessment evaluates your safety protocols, communication plans, and emergency preparedness as a solo worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as 'working alone'?
Working alone means performing any job task where you're the only person present and you can't be seen or heard by someone who could help in an emergency. This includes remote workers at home, delivery drivers on routes, night security guards, field technicians, maintenance workers, and freelancers working from isolated locations. If help isn't immediately available, you're a lone worker.
Is my employer required to protect lone workers?
In most jurisdictions, yes. OSHA (in the US) and equivalent agencies in other countries require employers to assess and mitigate risks for lone workers. This includes communication plans, check-in procedures, and emergency response protocols. If you're self-employed, the legal obligation falls on you — but the safety need is the same.
How can ImAlive help solo workers?
ImAlive's daily check-in system was designed for exactly this scenario: someone needs to know you're okay, and if you're not, someone needs to be alerted. For solo workers, this means a daily safety confirmation that, if missed, triggers notification to your emergency contacts. It's simple, reliable, and works even in situations where employer-provided solutions fall short.
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