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Working Alone Legislation Across Canada
Every province has its own lone worker safety regulations. Know exactly what's required in your jurisdiction — and how to meet every obligation.
Every province has its own lone worker safety regulations. Know exactly what's required in your jurisdiction — and how to meet every obligation.
While specifics differ, these four obligations appear across all provincial lone worker regulations
Identify hazards specific to working alone and develop safe working alone policies and procedures.
A dependable communication system must be in place so lone workers can reach help when needed.
Safety checks at a frequency appropriate to the risk level, with documentation for auditors.
A reliable monitoring system with reports ready for safety auditors at any time.
Detailed regulatory breakdowns for each province. Click a province on the map or select below.
OHS Regulation Part 4.20 — written procedures and regular check-ins.
OHS Code Part 28 — hazard assessments and check-in procedures.
Section 3-24 — risk identification and effective communication.
Workplace Safety and Health Act — monitoring obligations.
OHSA general duty clause — lone worker protection.
A lone worker is anyone performing work alone at a workplace, or not directly supervised by the employer. This includes working from home — whether physically alone or with other individuals. A worker in isolation is someone where assistance is not readily available in an emergency.
Guides on lone worker regulations, compliance, and workplace safety best practices
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