Vismo has unveiled “Vismo Checkpoints”, a proof of presence tool that reportedly takes employee wellbeing a step further by using QR codes to let organisations know precisely where staff are in a building or event space. 

Designed for high location accuracy and ease of use, the company has reported that “Checkpoints” is used with the Vismo Locate & Protect App on smartphones, from where it integrates with Vismo’s secure portal and the employer organisation’s security protocols.

QR codes: Precise location proof

Vismo has articulated that all users have to do is scan strategically placed QR codes with their phone.

The app is said to do the rest, giving users a message that the code has been scanned correctly and uploading the data to the portal.

The QR codes are reortedly placed by the employer’s admin team.

Each scan is said to send the precise location of the user, via the portal, to the team.

“Increasing safety”

Colin Dale, Global Sales Director, Vismo said: “Checkpoints enables employers to understand not only the geographic location but also the position of staff in a building at the time of the scan. 

“That could be very useful for field operatives who need to log visits to remote or unmanned locations, as well as increasing safety for hotel staff.”

Compliance adherence

“Vismo Checkpoints” is said to help with duty of care compliance and is especially useful for employers whose workforce is widely distributed – because it can be scaled up by any number – and for safeguarding lone workers in healthcare and hotels.

In the UK, “Checkpoints” is said to aid those having to adhere to the upcoming Martyn’s law.

“Time stamped proof of presence”

Dale commented: “Checkpoints is also useful for security staff, especially those working alone, who check buildings or other spaces at night.

“Security companies have to prove to their clients that their staff have been in agreed areas at agreed times.

“Checkpoints provides time-stamped proof of presence and is an excellent verification method for ensuring accountability and attendance as legally agreed.”

Dale Continued: “Checkpoints will appeal to employer organisations that prioritise speed of setup, cost effectiveness and all the factors that drive optimum wellbeing of staff.”

Panic button

“Vismo’s panic button on the app can be used very precisely with Checkpoints, enabling security personnel and other support staff to reach users more quickly if they feel or are, in danger,” finalised Dale.