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SafeGuard EHS vs Ok Alone: an honest lone worker app comparison
Ok Alone is a well-built single-purpose lone worker app. SafeGuard EHS ships the same core lone worker mechanics inside a full EHS platform — so alerts open incidents, trigger corrective actions and roll into audit evidence automatically. Here's how they compare, feature by feature.
Before picking between Ok Alone and SafeGuard, write the policy the app has to enforce. Our free lone worker policy template gives you the eight sections auditors expect — SOS thresholds, check-in cadence, ARC escalation, and man-down response.
Feature comparison
Grouped criteria matrix
| Criterion | SafeGuard EHS | Ok Alone |
|---|---|---|
| Lone worker essentials | ||
2-second SOS panic button | ||
Man-down / fall detection with cancel-window | ||
Timed welfare check-ins with escalation | ||
Geofenced high-risk zones | ||
GPS breadcrumbs during a session | ||
Offline-first: alerts and check-ins queue with no signal Ok Alone supports offline check-ins but is more limited on GPS trail and SOS queuing. | ||
BS 8484-aligned ARC escalation | ||
| Where SafeGuard extends beyond a standalone app | ||
Alerts open incidents with RIDDOR/OSHA reportability detection Ok Alone is deliberately a single-purpose lone worker product — there is no built-in incident, audit or CAPA layer. | ||
Corrective actions (CAPA) auto-linked to lone worker alerts | ||
Audit & inspection management (ISO 45001-aligned) | ||
Risk assessments, COSHH and permit-to-work | ||
Healthcare / CQC evidence portfolio | ||
AI Copilot, 5 Whys RCA, predictive risk | ||
| Commercial | ||
Published per-worker pricing | From £6/£10 | From $5 |
Lone worker included in the platform price Ok Alone is priced as a standalone product; buyers still need a separate EHS/incident tool. | ||
Guided rollout for 100+ workers | ||
The core question: standalone tool or integrated platform?
Ok Alone is a great answer if lone worker protection is the only workflow you need. The moment a missed check-in has to open an incident, trigger a corrective action, and appear as evidence in an ISO 45001 or CQC audit, running Ok Alone alongside a separate EHS system creates gaps — and duplicated cost. SafeGuard EHS ships the same lone worker mechanics inside a full platform so those workflows join up by default. See our broader best lone worker apps of 2026 comparison and devices vs apps guide for wider context.
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