Protecting lone and at-risk workers is more than just following safety protocols - it's about ensuring everyone gets home safe at the end of each day. Having a technology partner is the best way to ensure your workers stay safe.
This blog examines how Aware360 and SafetyLine can protect and support you and your employees.
General overview
SafetyLine
SafetyLine is an app-focused solution that offers lone worker safety tools, including GPS location tracking, automated reporting, and emergency alerts. It is often highlighted for its usability and suitability for various industries' teams. However, its reliance on app-based features and limited device integrations may pose challenges for organizations with high-risk or remote operational needs.
Aware360
Aware360 provides the technology and response network to keep lone and at-risk workers safe. Our devices provide real-time monitoring, two-way communication, and professional emergency response. We ensure workers are connected to the right people at the right time, both in remote locations and urban areas.
Feature comparison
Making an informed decision about enterprise safety solutions starts with understanding what each platform brings. Let's examine how Aware360 and SafetyLine approach worker protection through their core features and capabilities.
This side-by-side comparison will help you evaluate which solution best aligns with your organization's safety requirements and operational needs.
Feature
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Aware360
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SafetyLine
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Real-Time Monitoring
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Offers real-time hazard alerts and GPS location monitoring programmable for any region on iOS and Android. 24/7/365 support and assistance is also available.
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Includes GPS tracking and check-ins, with notifications sent via email or SMS. No emergency response or call centers available.
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Two-Way Communication
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Communicate with human support agents via SMS and voice calls to get help anytime.
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Limited to app-based notifications and voice, text, and recorded messages.
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Device Compatibility
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Integrates with all leading safety devices, including satellite communicators, wearables, and gas detectors, for comprehensive safety.
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Primarily app-based, but integrates with several external satellite devices.
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Fall Detection
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Advanced fall detection capabilities that trigger automatic alerts when a worker is incapacitated or unresponsive.
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Fall detection features are embedded exclusively into the app.
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Non-Emergency Assistance
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Workers can request support even in non-emergency situations to increase their sense of well-being.
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Does not provide this service.
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Safety devices review: How do Aware360 and SafetyLine compare?
Keeping your people safe means giving them tools that work seamlessly wherever their duties take them. Let's examine how Aware360 and SafetyLine's device integration capabilities measure up to protect your workers and support your safety program.
SafetyLine safety devices
SafetyLine primarily operates as a smartphone app but also supports integration with satellite communicators like SPOT and Garmin inReach and optional Bluetooth wearable buttons.
While SafetyLine offers compatibility with standard satellite communicators, its reliance on app-based operations may not address the broader needs of high-risk industries.
Aware360 safety devices
Connect your workers to real-time safety through Aware360's integration with all leading safety devices. Choose the optimal mix of one-touch SOS devices, fall detection equipment, and satellite messengers to protect your teams wherever they operate. Our key integrations include:
- AlertGPS ActiveHalo®: The AlertGPS ActiveHalo® is a physical safety device designed to empower frontline workers. This compact, wearable device delivers real-time protection through one-touch SOS, advanced fall detection with auto call-back, check-in capabilities, and an audible alarm.
- Belle X: The Belle X is a lightweight fall-detection and SOS device built for simplicity and reliability. It integrates seamlessly with Aware360's platform to provide one-touch SOS alerts, efficient check-ins, and real-time visibility so you can respond quickly when workers need assistance.
- Bivy Stick: Aware360 integrates with the Bivy Stick to keep your smartphone-equipped workers connected beyond cellular range. This satellite companion enables your teams to send messages, share GPS locations, and trigger SOS alerts—all through direct satellite communication.
- Garmin inReach: Aware360 integrates with Garmin inReach devices to provide reliable protection for your workers beyond cellular networks. This powerful satellite solution ensures your teams stay connected through 100% global Iridium coverage, providing cost-effective safety monitoring in remote locations.
Staying compliant: How does each app help meet industry regulations?
SafetyLine
SafetyLine supports organizations in meeting OSHA, the UK’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), and Canada’s WorkSafeBC regulations through its automated check-in system, GPS tracking, and emergency alerts.
The platform also enables lone worker compliance with jurisdictional safety standards by providing reporting features and escalation workflows that help ensure workers are accounted for at all times. They are also SOC2 compliant to ensure data security.
Aware360
Aware360 helps you move beyond basic compliance to build a comprehensive safety program that protects your people. Our solutions comply with United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and jurisdiction-specific legislation and are HIPPA and SOC2 compliant.
As an active member of the National Safety Council's Work to Zero initiative, we're committed to eliminating workplace fatalities through technology. Our privacy-by-design approach protects your workers and their personal information, leading to stronger employee engagement and adoption.
With TrustArc eTrust certification and a deep understanding of global safety standards, we ensure your lone worker protection program meets the highest security and privacy requirements, no matter where your teams operate.
Why choose Aware360
Enterprise-ready integration
Aware360 supports a plethora of specialized safety devices, from wearable SOS buttons to satellite communicators. Our fully integrated platform combines advanced technology with real-time monitoring to protect workers in even the most challenging environments.
Industry-leading reliability
With over 1.5 million worker events processed daily and 99.99% system uptime, our platform turns real-time data into actionable insights that help you prevent incidents and respond faster to emergencies. You get the robust analytics and reliable performance needed for enterprise-scale safety operations.
Experience across high-risk industries
Protecting workers across 30+ industries, from oil and gas to healthcare, we understand your teams' unique challenges. Our scalable platform offers customizable features like geofencing and advanced fall detection to address your specific safety requirements, whether in urban centers or remote locations.
When your workers' safety is on the line, you need a proven solution that delivers both protection and peace of mind. Aware360 provides enterprise-grade reliability, comprehensive monitoring, and real-time response capabilities to keep your teams safe and connected.