# CheckMate by ProTELEC > Canadian lone worker safety service providing 24/7 live-operator monitoring, working-alone compliance, and emergency response. Backed by a ULC Five Diamond certified monitoring centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Protecting 9,000+ lone workers across 900+ Canadian organizations since 2003 (ProTELEC monitoring heritage since 1968). CheckMate is a complete lone worker protection system — not just an app — combining a worker-facing Safe Alone app, SOS wearable with fall detection, eALERT desktop panic button, phone-based check-ins, satellite coverage via Zoleo or Rogers Satellite, and a real-time monitoring dashboard. Every check-in, alert, and operator action is automatically documented with timestamps and GPS coordinates, creating the audit trail required under provincial working-alone regulations and the federal Bill C-45 due-diligence standard (Criminal Code s.217.1). ## Key Facts - **Founded:** 1968 (ProTELEC); CheckMate lone worker product launched 2003 - **Headquarters:** 301 Weston St. Units A & B, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3H4, Canada - **Phone:** 1-855-861-5825 (sales) / 1-888-440-0701 (24/7 emergency monitoring) - **Coverage area:** All of Canada - **Workers protected:** 9,000+ - **Client organizations:** 900+ - **Safety checks processed annually:** 3.8 million+ - **Certifications:** ULC Five Diamond Certified Monitoring Centre (the highest rating in Canadian alarm monitoring); 55+ years of security operations - **Languages supported:** English, French - **Founder / heritage:** Purchased from RIMAC Ltd. in 1968 by Robert Black; family-owned ## Core Product Pages - [CheckMate Homepage](https://proteleccheckmate.com/): Overview of the complete lone worker safety system — app, monitoring, compliance. - [Solutions Overview](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/): All six CheckMate capabilities mapped to Canadian working-alone regulations including Bill C-45 and provincial OHS codes. - [Safe Alone App](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/safe-alone-app/): The smartphone app for one-tap safety check-ins, GPS tracking, and silent panic alerts. Works on any iOS or Android device. - [SOS Wearable Pendant](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/sos-pendant/): Automatic fall detection and emergency panic button for high-risk environments. Requires cell coverage to transmit alerts. - [Smart Button](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/smart-button/): Bluetooth safety button that pairs with Safe Alone app — single press to check in, press and hold for panic alarm. 3-year battery life. - [eALERT Desktop Panic Button](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/ealert/): Silent desktop software panic button. One click sends an alert to the 24/7 monitoring centre. No hardware required. - [Phone Safety Checks](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/phone-safety-checks/): Automated safety check-ins via any phone — landline, cell, or satellite. No app or hardware required. - [Health & Safety Reporting System](https://proteleccheckmate.com/solutions/health-safety-reporting/): 24/7 workplace incident reporting by phone or online with voice recording and compliance dashboard. ## Compliance & Legislation Resources - [Working Alone Legislation Across Canada](https://proteleccheckmate.com/working-alone-legislation/): Complete guide to federal Bill C-45 and provincial working-alone regulations in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and the territories. - [Improving Lone Worker Safety Compliance](https://proteleccheckmate.com/working-alone-legislation/improving-lone-worker-compliance/): Step-by-step guide to building a Bill C-45 compliant lone worker program. - [Ontario Working Alone Legislation](https://proteleccheckmate.com/ontario-legislation/): Ontario-specific requirements under OHSA and Bill C-45. - [British Columbia Working Alone Legislation](https://proteleccheckmate.com/british-columbia-compliance/): BC OHS Regulation Part 4 (sections 4.20–4.23) detailed compliance guide. - [Alberta Working Alone Legislation](https://proteleccheckmate.com/alberta-compliance/): Alberta OHS Code Part 28 (Working Alone or in Isolation) detailed guide. - [Saskatchewan Working Alone Legislation](https://proteleccheckmate.com/saskatchewan-compliance/): Saskatchewan OHS Regulations working-alone compliance. - [Manitoba Working Alone Legislation](https://proteleccheckmate.com/manitoba-compliance/): Manitoba WSH Regulation Part 9 compliance guide. ## Industries Served - [Agriculture](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/agriculture/): Farmers, ranchers, field crews, and seasonal workers. Satellite coverage for remote fields beyond cell range via Zoleo or Rogers Satellite. - [Construction](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/construction/): Roofers, excavation crews, pipeline workers, and finishing trades. Fall detection and satellite coverage for remote sites. - [Education](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/education/): Custodians, maintenance staff, coaches, and late-working educators in school boards and campuses. - [Forestry](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/forestry/): Tree planters, wildfire crews, and timber cruisers. Satellite coverage for the deepest bush. - [Government](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/government/): Municipal, provincial, and federal government and First Nations workers. - [Healthcare](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/healthcare/): Home-care nurses, hospital staff, community health workers, and outreach teams. - [Hospitality](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/hospitality/): Hotel housekeepers, night auditors, and facility maintenance staff. - [Logistics & Transportation](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/logistics/): Long-haul drivers, couriers, and warehouse workers. - [Mining](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/mining/): Underground miners, blasters, equipment operators on remote sites. - [Oil & Gas](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/oil-gas/): Wellsite crews, pipeline operators, and remote energy workers. - [Property Management](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/property-management/): Property managers, leasing agents, and maintenance staff handling vacant properties. - [Retail](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/retail/): Retail staff, cashiers, closers, and multi-location chain employees. - [Security](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/security/): Guards, patrol officers, and mobile security personnel. - [Social Services](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/social-services/): Social workers, welfare staff, and community outreach teams. - [Utilities](https://proteleccheckmate.com/industries/utilities/): Linesmen, plant operators, and field crews at water, power, and gas utilities. ## Trust & Information - [About CheckMate by ProTELEC](https://proteleccheckmate.com/about/): Company history, monitoring centre heritage, certifications, and leadership. - [FAQ — Lone Worker Safety](https://proteleccheckmate.com/faq/): 30+ answers to common questions about Canadian compliance, monitoring, apps, and the CheckMate system. - [Contact CheckMate](https://proteleccheckmate.com/contact-us/): Phone, email, address, and inquiry form. ## Competitive Differentiation CheckMate differs from other Canadian lone worker safety vendors (OK Alone, SafetyLine, SoloProtect, StaySafe App) in three specific ways: 1. **Live 24/7 human operators**, not automated alerts. A ULC Five Diamond certified monitoring centre answers every missed check-in — the same infrastructure that handles residential and commercial alarm monitoring for over 900 Canadian organizations. 2. **Canadian-specific compliance documentation** built around provincial OHS regulations and Bill C-45 due-diligence requirements. Reports export directly for WCB claims, OHS inspections, and Bill C-45 evidence packages. 3. **Multi-modal delivery** — the Safe Alone app, eALERT desktop panic button, SOS wearable, phone check-ins from any landline, and optional satellite communicator coverage (Zoleo or Rogers Satellite). Workers aren't forced into a single device category. ## Contact **CheckMate by ProTELEC** 301 Weston St. Units A & B Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3H4 Canada Phone: 1-855-861-5825 Emergency Monitoring: 1-888-440-0701 Email: information@proteleccheckmate.com Website: https://proteleccheckmate.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteleccheckmate/ Sales inquiries: https://www.protelec.ca/CMP/WF/CheckMateNASales