What is the SMS Activity Line?

The Peoplesafe SMS Activity Line offers a convenient way to manage your activities, leave memos, and even trigger alarms directly from your mobile phone, by sending a text message.

Compatible Subscriptions: Peoplesafe Pro Mobile App & Peoplesafe Standard Mobile.

Phone Number: +447700170520

Benefits of Using the SMS Activity Line

• Low Signal Accessibility: Ideal for areas with weak mobile data signals, where SMS functionality remains available.
• Accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing users: Best for those who may have difficulty responding to audio prompts on activities, memos, or alarms. 
• Discreet Activation: Allows discreet activation of activities, memos or alarms in situations where speaking may endanger welfare. 
• Seamless Synchronisation: All data transmitted via SMS is synchronised with your Peoplesafe profile, ensuring updates are reflected in the app when a data connection is restored.
• Quick and Easy: SMS communication offers a fast and straightforward way to manage your activities and communicate with monitoring controllers.
• Emergency Alerting: ability to send a 999 or SOS message, for fast emergency alerting.

Starting an Activity

To begin an activity, send an SMS message to +447700170520 using the following format:

a,{minutes},{description}

Explanation

• a: This letter signals the start of a new activity.
• {minutes}: Replace this with the estimated duration of the activity in minutes. For example, 120 for two hours.
• {description}: Provide a concise description of your task and any potential hazards. This information is crucial for Alarm Controllers in case of an alert.

Example

To initiate a 60-minute activity involving a site survey with potential traffic risks, send:

a,60,Site survey, traffic risk

Stopping an Activity

To end an activity before its scheduled duration, send the following SMS message to +447700170520:

c

Explanation:

• c: This letter indicates the closure or cancellation of the current activity.

Extending an Activity

To extend an ongoing activity, send a new start activity message. This will overide the previous time.

e,{duration in minutes},{description}

Explanation:

• e: This letter signals the extending of an existing activity.
• {minutes}: Replace this with the new estimated duration of the activity in minutes.
• {description}: You can re-use the original description, or change it if the task has changed.

Example:

To extend your current activity by 30 minutes, keeping the same description, send:

e,30,Site survey, traffic risk

Leaving a Memo/Note

To send a note or memo to the monitoring controllers, use the following format:

memo,{description}

Explanation:

• m: This word indicates that you are sending a memo.
• {description}: Provide a concise description of your task and any potential hazards. This information is crucial for Alarm Controllers in case of an alert.

Example:

To inform controllers that you are moving to a new location, send:

m, Visiting flat 62 on 6th floor Mill Lane Southampton

Activating an Alarm

In case of an emergency, you can trigger an alarm by sending either of the following messages:

999

or

SOS

Important Notes

• Ensure you adhere to the specified SMS message formats. Incorrect formatting may result in the system not processing your request.
• Provide clear and concise descriptions in your messages.
• Standard SMS messaging rates may apply.
• Always check for adequate mobile signal before starting any lone working activity.