Activities can be created and started in the app via the ‘New Activity’ screen, accessible from the Home screen. The fields and features available depend on activity type settings and organisation features.
Here's a short video that covers the basics of using the GetHomeSafe App:
Creating an Activity
Selecting "New Activity" in the GetHomeSafe App Home Screen will present a number of options to configure your Activity details. After configuring activity details, activities can be started or saved to be started at a later time, click the following article for more information: GHS App - Saved/Saving Activities. Additionally, calendar integrations are available from this screen, click the following article for more information: GHS App - Calendar Integration. We will go into some of these options in detail below.
- Activity Type: Choose an activity type.
Activity types are configured by account admins and can be used to set and control defaults (such as timers) and other features associated with User activities. - Timer: Set the duration and timer type for the activity.
Countdown: Timer can be extended, not reset.
Recurring: Timer resets on manual check-in, cannot be extended.
Time of Day: Countdown timer generated from the activity start to the specified time of day. - Reminder: Set the reminder time.
This will trigger a GetHomeSafe App notification at the configured period before your timer expires. Please note that GetHomeSafe notification sounds will be silenced if your phone is in silent mode. - Journey: There are two methods to set an address. Users move the crosshair to the location, and the address field will fill automatically. Alternatively, manually search for the address you are heading to.
Starting locations set the starting point for the activity. It auto-fills with the user's current address but can be manually changed. When users start activities from the app, their current location is used as the starting location.
Adding Next Locations: Used to inform supervisors where users are traveling to. These destinations or locations are optional and used for informational purposes only. Extra information can be recorded for each location including; the mode of transport to travel there, notes about the reason for travel and the intended amount of time to be spent at that particular location. - Optional Details:
Note: Write an optional note.
Reference: Enter an optional reference.
Coverage: Set expected coverage (for informational purposes only). - Risk Assessment: If a Risk Assessment is assigned to the activity type chosen, a Risk Assessment section becomes available in the New Activity screen. Users must answer all questions before the activity can be started. Depending on configuration and the answers given, completing a Risk Assessment may also require the User to Request Approval before starting the Activity.
- Sites: If the Sites feature is enabled and configured by an Administrator, a Sites section becomes available in the New Activity screen. This allows users to add a site they intend to visit during the activity. Users must search for and add the site manually from the list of sites available. They will be able to view the designated site contact(s) and manually add additional contacts if required.