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Manage job types

Learn how to manage job types via the web app.

The Lone Worker feature is currently in Early Access. If you're interested, go to the web app, select Lone Worker iconLone Worker from the menu on the left-hand side, and click Get Early Access. We'll email you once your organization has access to the feature.

Is Lone Worker not in your menu? Reach out to your Customer Success Manager to express your interest.

What are job types?

Job types in SafetyCulture are specific tasks that lone workers may perform within an organization. Organizations can customize settings for each job type to adjust the frequency of check-ins and establish panic thresholds depending on the job's risk level. With job types, organizations can enhance safety and responsiveness across different tasks and ensure that workers receive timely assistance when needed.

Create a job type

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Lone Worker iconLone Worker from the menu on the left-hand side.

  3. Select Settings at the top of the page.

  4. Click Job types.

  5. Click Plus iconAdd job type on the upper right-hand side and configure the following settings:

    • Type name: The name of the job type.

    • Job number format: The ID format of the job.

    • Default duration: The default duration for each new job.

    • Check-in: The setting to require check-in at set intervals or not.

    • Check-in interval: When check-in is enabled, the interval for each check-in in a job.

    • Panic threshold: The duration to wait for a check-in or job completion before starting a panic.

  6. Click Save on the upper-right corner of the page.

Edit a job type

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Lone Worker iconLone Worker from the menu on the left-hand side.

  3. Click Settings iconSettings on the upper right-hand side.

  4. Click Job types.

  5. Click More vertical icon on the right-hand side of the job type and select Pencil iconEdit type.

  6. Configure the job type and click Save.

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