Manitoba Employers

Manitoba's Lone Worker Requirements Are Clear — Here's How to Meet Them

The Workplace Safety and Health Regulation requires risk identification, safe work procedures, a reliable communication system, and reviews every 3 years. CheckMate handles all of it.

If your workers are alone without direct supervision, these rules apply.

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Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health

What Manitoba Law Actually Requires

Part 9 of the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation outlines your obligations for workers working alone or in isolation

Definition

Working Alone Definition

An employee works alone or in isolation when they're alone at the workplace AND not directly supervised by the employer or a designated supervisor at any time.

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Risk Identification

Risk Identification

Employers must identify risks arising from the conditions and circumstances of the work in consultation with the safety and health committee or representative.

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Safe Work Procedures

Written Safe Work Procedures

Develop a working-alone plan in consultation with the worker or safety and health committee. These procedures must be posted conspicuously at the workplace.

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Communication System

Reliable Communication System

Employers must set up a communication system using a reliable communication device to monitor the worker's safety. The method must actually work in the work environment.

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3-Year Review

Mandatory 3-Year Reviews

Procedures must be reviewed and revised not less than every three years, or sooner if circumstances change in a way that poses risk to worker safety.

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Communicate to Others

Notify Affected Parties

Employers must communicate to contractors, tenants, landlords or others who may be affected that there will be a worker working alone at the location.

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The Bottom Line

Manitoba requires risk identification, posted procedures, reliable communication, and mandatory 3-year reviews. CheckMate provides all four with automatic documentation and review reminders.

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Compliance Gap

Common Mistakes vs. Full Compliance

Many Manitoba employers think they're compliant when they're actually exposed

Common Gaps

What Gets Employers Cited

  • Risk identification done without committee consultation
  • Communication device that doesn't work at the worksite
  • Procedures exist but aren't posted visibly
  • No documented 3-year review cycle
  • Contractors/landlords not notified of lone workers
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What We Provide

  • Risk assessment templates for committee review
  • Multiple communication methods including satellite
  • Printable procedures for workplace posting
  • Automatic 3-year review reminders and audit trails
  • Documentation of all parties notified
Manitoba Industries

Built for Manitoba Workplaces

From agriculture to healthcare, we understand Manitoba's unique working conditions

Agriculture

Agriculture

Farmers, grain operators, and agricultural workers across Manitoba's vast farmlands work alone every day. CheckMate keeps them connected when they're hours from help.

Satellite communication Equipment operation check-ins Harvest season management Rural coverage solutions
Healthcare

Healthcare & Home Care

Home care nurses, community health workers, and mental health professionals travel alone across Manitoba communities, facing unpredictable situations every day.

Violence risk protocols Duress alarms Client visit verification Real-time location
Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Maintenance technicians, night shift operators, and equipment workers often work alone in Manitoba's manufacturing facilities. CheckMate provides the monitoring Part 9 requires.

Confined space protocols Machine operation check-ins Shift management Man-down detection
Utilities

Utilities & Infrastructure

Manitoba Hydro contractors, telecom technicians, and utility workers maintain critical infrastructure across the province, often alone at remote sites.

GPS location tracking Confined space protocols Automated welfare checks Multi-device flexibility
Municipal

Municipal Services

From Winnipeg to Brandon to rural RMs, bylaw officers, parks staff, and public works crews work alone across Manitoba municipalities.

Scheduled safety checks Panic button integration Escalation protocols Shift management tools
Retail

Retail & Service

Gas station attendants, convenience store clerks, and late-night retail workers face unique risks when working alone. CheckMate provides the protection they need.

Duress button activation 24/7 response center Violence risk protocols Easy panic alerts

Is your 3-year review up to date? Are your procedures posted?

CheckMate tracks your review cycle and provides printable procedures that meet Manitoba's posting requirements.

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Simple Process

How CheckMate Works

Manitoba workplace safety compliance in four simple steps

1

Worker Checks In

Via app, phone call, or satellite device at your configured intervals

2

System Documents

Every check-in is logged with timestamp and location for your records

3

Missed Check? We Act

24/7 operators follow your escalation procedure immediately

4

Emergency Response

If unreachable, we coordinate with supervisors and emergency services

FAQ

Common Questions

Manitoba has several specific requirements: You must consult with your safety committee when identifying risks. You must post procedures visibly at the workplace. You must review procedures every 3 years at minimum. And you must notify other parties (contractors, landlords, etc.) when workers will be working alone. CheckMate helps you meet all of these requirements.
Your procedures must be reviewed not less than every three years from the date they were established, or sooner if circumstances change in a way that poses risk. CheckMate tracks your review dates and sends automatic reminders so you never miss a required review.
The key word is "reliable"—the device must actually work in the environment where your worker is located. A cell phone isn't reliable if there's no signal. CheckMate provides multiple communication methods including cellular, landline call-in, and satellite devices to ensure your workers can always reach us regardless of their location.
No. Manitoba specifically prohibits young workers aged 13, 14, or 15 from working alone at any time. They must be directly supervised by an adult who is present at the workplace. This is a hard requirement with no exceptions.
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Manitoba Compliance Made Simple

Stop worrying about whether your lone worker program meets Part 9 requirements. CheckMate gives you the risk controls, communication systems, posted procedures, and 3-year review tracking that Manitoba law demands.

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