When lone worker systems fail, workers are at risk. OK Alone’s experts share what to do about it
Canada's workforce is more mobile and more distributed than it’s ever been. Workers in the field, visiting clients, maintaining infrastructure, and operating independently are no longer the exception. They represent a significant share of the workforce across sectors ranging from utilities to healthcare to construction. And as the workforce has changed, so have the expectations placed on the employers responsible for keeping those workers safe.
The question for many organizations has moved beyond whether to take lone worker safety seriously; that’s now table stakes. The real question is whether their current systems would hold up under scrutiny.
On September 29, 2026, OK Alone is bringing together two of its North American experts — Dan Noblett, founder and head of product and engineering, and Rebecca Overman, account manager — for a one-hour virtual session: Protecting Lone Workers in 2026: Technology, Compliance and Real-Time Response. Together, they will draw on real-world Canadian case studies and the companion eBook to walk attendees through the practical foundations of an effective lone worker safety program.
The session is designed for Canadian health and safety professionals who want practical, actionable guidance on building lone worker programs that perform under real conditions.
Why current programs may not be enough
Lone working is not a new challenge, but what it demands of employers has changed considerably. It’s not a documentation process anymore. Employers are now expected to demonstrate due diligence, which means having systems in place that provide real-time visibility, ensure consistent check-ins, and support a reliable emergency response. In short, they must show that those systems work in practice, not just on paper.
At the same time, workforces are harder to monitor. Workers are less tied to central locations, more geographically dispersed, and operating across a wider range of environments. The gap between policy and practice is where lone worker safety most often breaks down, and it’s typically found not in the technology itself, but in the processes surrounding it: worker engagement, monitoring ownership, response protocols, and how well teams have adopted the tools available to them.
A structured, proactive approach addresses each of these layers. That calls for clear processes for communication, check-ins, and emergency response, which must be supported by technology that provides real-time visibility and backed by training and accountability measures that ensure consistent use.
What you will take away
Attendees will leave with:
- An understanding of how lone worker risk has evolved and what it means for Canadian employers
- Clarity on employer responsibilities under Canadian legislation and what reasonable steps look like in practice
- Six proven best practices for building effective lone worker safety programs
- Insight into how technology supports, rather than replaces, effective safety management
- Actionable steps to assess, strengthen, and future-proof your organization's lone worker program
Register now to secure your place at this practical virtual session for Canadian safety professionals.
This article was produced in partnership with OKAlone
