Use your Cellphone to put a safety story in PeopleSafe

This article explains how to use a cellphone to quickly and easily put basic details about a safety story into PeopleSafe. It is part of the StoryAnywhere feature in PeopleSafe.

To use a Cellphone, you'll need:

  • Your Mobile phone number added to your PeopleSafe User profile
  • Data Coverage
  • A Story to tell

Put a Story in PeopleSafe

Step One:

  1. Open TXT Messaging  on your phone.
  2. Tap compose or whatever is required to create a new message on your phone.

Step Two:

  1. Add 4164 to 'To" or "Recipients" box . Your phone will display the options to compose a new message
  2. Choose one key word from the following list: Hurt, First Aid, Damage, Risk, Fix, Nice and Add it to the message box.  If several things have happened choose the most serious.
  3. Add brief details to describe what has happened.

Step Three:

  1. Send the TXT message to put your story in PeopleSafe.

Common Questions

How will I know the TXT was sent successfully?

You will receive a confirmation TXT from 4164

What if my phone number is in multiple organisations?

You will receive a text asking you to confirm which organisation this story is for. Reply to that TXT to confirm. 

What if my mobile number is shared by other Users?

You will get a TXT asking which User you are. Reply to that TXT to confirm who you are.

Can I send a photo with a TXT message?

No - you will need to use the PeopleSafe Mobile App to send a photo.

Where has my Story gone?

Straight away your message  becomes a Task in PeopleSafe for your Manager or PeopleSafe Coordinator to follow up. It now appears in  PeopleSafe under Stories > StoryAnywhere Tasks.

Who has been told about my Story?

An email notification has been sent to the PeopleSafe Coordinator and anyone who has a Manager Users security clearance for the Jobs listed on your PeopleSafe Profile

What happens next?

Your story will be reviewed and decisions made on what to do next. Normally this will involve talking to you if more information is needed, or you need to be part of making the work safer.

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