About this app

SafetyAware is a work-alone safety support tool that connects you with a monitoring centre - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Using the GPS receiver in your device, SafetyAware logs your location and links it with your device ID and company profile at the monitoring centre. Simply tap the screen to check-in, set your end-of-shift time, set a safety timer for hazardous situations, request assistance, or trigger an alert.
Note:

1. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
2. SafetyAware requires a subscription to an authorized SafetyAware monitoring centre.

Features:

MONITORED ALERTS:
When logged-in with SafetyAware, your device appears in the list of active devices at the monitoring centre. A help request sent from your device or a missed safety check-in triggers an alert. The monitoring centre will call you to determine the situation and follow up according to your company's procedures.

AUTO DIAL:
If your GPS or server connections are compromised, tap a button to call the monitoring centre directly and give them your details.

AUTOMATIC POSITIONING:
When SafetyAware is running, your GPS position is updated and logged at the monitoring centre, so that if you do have trouble on the job, your last known location is always available.

MANUAL LOCATION ENTRY:
You have the added option of entering a location manually, in case your GPS signal is ever compromised, as it might be inside a building.

SAFETY TIMER:
The safety timer requires input from you at defined intervals to keep it from triggering an alert. Input can be any movement of the device beyond a set distance or a tap of the screen when stationary for a long period. The application notifies you when it is time to check-in, and triggers an alert if you are overdue. The check-in reminder (safety timer) interval is determined by your organization. If allowed, it can be turned on and off, depending on your needs.

SIGN OFF TIMER:
The Sign Off timer runs throughout your shift. It is completely configurable and can be changed depending on the circumstances. The application notifies you when your shift is about to end, and triggers an alert if you are overdue.

HAZARD TIMER:
Lets you set a countdown timer and add comments when you are about to enter a potentially unsafe situation. Simply cancel the timer when you are finished or edit it to extend the time. Expiry of your timer triggers an alert.

New features

Bug fixes and improvements

App Permissions

Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.