Proactive field safety with X-GPS Tracker: enhance protection and mitigate risks

Ensuring employee safety during road travel is a constant challenge for industries such as logistics, mass consumption, retail, and healthcare. However, advancements in technology—like the X-GPS Tracker application by Navixy—offer businesses a straightforward and effective way to address these risks head-on.

Road safety challenges in Latin America

In regions like Latin America, where road safety is a pressing concern, industries such as logistics, public transport, retail, and healthcare are turning to satellite tracking solutions and field service applications to safeguard their workforce.

In Mexico, government initiatives such as NOM-035 (Psychosocial Risk Factors at Work: Identification, Analysis, and Prevention) underscore the urgency of employee safety. These policies compel organizations to adopt measures that ensure both the physical and psychological well-being of their employees—a critical step given the region's stark safety statistics.

Security threat data for Mexico

X-GPS Tracker: technology that protects and optimizes

To improve field safety for staff, one of our partners in Mexico has introduced a protective procedure for their clients. Using the X-GPS Tracker application, employees can request real-time assistance for both personal and work-related travel. This feature provides an additional safety net, serving as both a workplace benefit and a risk management tool.

Step-by-step plan: how on-demand tracking works

With the X-GPS Tracker application usage, employees can request real-time assistance, which adds a security layer that can be considered an employment benefit.

1. Check-in and request: Employees initiate a request by completing an in-app form with details such as destination, departure time, vehicle information, and travel companions.

Trip request form in X-GPS Tracker app.

1. Dispatch team notifications: Submitted data is instantly forwarded to dispatchers, who receive alerts via push notifications on the Navixy web platform and the X-GPS Monitor application.

Check-in notification on the Navixy platform.

1. Confirmation and tracking activation: A designated agent confirms trip details with the employee and activates tracking on their mobile device.

2. Continuous monitoring: Managers monitor the journey in real-time, tracking progress from departure to arrival and receiving system-generated updates at every key milestone.

Example of how trip information is displayed on the Navixy platform.

1. Download detailed information about each trip: Export comprehensive task details to a computer and seamlessly share the data with colleagues who need it.

Example of an exported trip task form. Click to enlarge.

Add-ons for risk mitigation

1. Plan and adapt each route: Stay informed about potential threats, such as road blockages or closures, to ensure an efficient and safe journey. The X-GPS Tracker enables the planning of safer routes, allows for real-time adjustments, and facilitates the sending of messages with these updates. Through these features, employees are alerted to events such as incidents on the route, traffic jams, and road construction.

Chat with a dispatcher to stay informed about unexpected events on the route.

1. Use the SOS button in case of emergency: Activate an emergency button, sending the direct alert to the monitoring center. According to a McKinsey study, this feature can reduce emergency response time by up to 35%.

SOS button in X-GPS Tracker app.

1. Keep the data at your fingertips: If you are manager of a field staff, you can gain peace of mind with key information, including destinations, estimated arrival times, and real-time locations.

Control every detail of a trip.

1. Collaborate with authorities and emergency services: Share an accurate location, vehicle speed, and driver data with authorities in case of emergency. The Geo Links functionality can be crucial in case of an incident on a road. The data about exact location of a victim can improve response times by up to 50% (WHO).

Geo link can be shared with others if needed.

1. Enhance theft protection: To decrease the risk of vehicle and cargo theft use remote engine blocking or door locking. Activating this function requires additional hardware and the X-GPS Monitor application.
2. Beware in advance: Warn employees about dangerous and high-risk areas by setting up Restricted areas on the map. Receive notifications if an employee or their vehicle crosses the boundary of such a zone. Quickly contact them to ensure their safety.

Set a "Restricted area" geozone to avoid potentially dangerous locations.

Conclusion: Address risks proactively

In today’s complex operating environments, safeguarding employees is more than a compliance measure—it’s a business imperative. The X-GPS Tracker application by Navixy not only improves personal safety but also enhances risk management and operational efficiency. Equip your business with the tools to stay ahead of risks, create safer work environments, and empower your employees with confidence. Take the next step in safety innovation. Contact us to schedule a free demonstration and discover how X-GPS Tracker can transform your approach to the workforce.