Ensure you’re up to date with the legislation and policies surrounding lone workers and the current regulations in your country. We have gone through the legislation, regulation and work alone policy from Canada, Great Britain, Australia, USA and New Zealand and created informative articles on their legislation and policies. You can now find out from Ok Alone who needs a lone worker app or work alone solution in your area.
Below is a list of articles relating to your lone worker area. We cover regulations in The United Kingdom, Canada, USA, New Zealand and Canada. We have also looked into the policy and legislation for lone workers in individual states in Australia and provinces in Canada.
The work alone policy may vary depending on your state or province, so please also review the legislation for anyone who works alone, not just for the country but also for the local area. There may be specific regulations or policy that are different from neighboring states.
Here is a summary of the lone worker legislation and policy in the United States of America including regulations and information about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Who are OSHA and what do they do? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is run by the United States Department of Labour and was created …
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Here are the lone working and work alone acts and regulations found in Canada. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for Canada, including the guidence from The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) (the national agency covering worker …
Here are the lone working and work alone acts and regulations found in the United Kingdom. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for United Kingdom, including the guidence from the UK Health and Safety Executive. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines lone workers as “those who work …
Here are the lone working and work alone acts and regulations found in the New Zealand. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for New Zealand, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Employment New Zealand defines working alone as: ‘Working alone is when work is done in …
Here are the lone working and work alone acts and regulations found in Australia. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for Australia, including the guidence from Safe Work Australia. The Australian government defines lone workers as; “Lone workers are considered those who work by themselves and/or work in the …
Here are the acts and regulations found in the Northern Territories, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the Northern Territories. We were unable to find digital versions of either the Work Health and Safety Act or …
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Here are the acts and regulations found in the Australian Capital Territory, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the Australian Capital Territory. Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Division 2.2 Primary duty of care 19 Primary …
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Here are the acts and regulations found in South Australia, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the state of South Australia. South Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Division 2—Primary duty of care 19—Primary duty …
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Here are the acts and regulations found in Victoria, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the state of Victoria. Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 PART 3—GENERAL DUTIES RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY Division 2—Main duties …
Here are the acts and regulations found in Tasmania, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the state of Tasmania. Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Tasmania Division 3 – Further duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings …
Here are the acts and regulations found in Western Australia, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the state of Western Australia. Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Division 2 — General workplace duties 19. Duties of …
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Here are the acts and regulations found in Queensland, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the state of Queensland. Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Division 2 Primary duty of care 19 Primary duty of care …
Here are the acts and regulations found in New South Wales, related to lone working and work alone employees. We cover all the lone worker policy and legislation we have found for this area, specifically for the New South Wales state. Work Health and Safety Act 2011 No 10 Division 2 Primary duty of care 19 Primary …
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As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation pertaining to lone workers for The Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Summary of Northwest Territories and Nunavut Lone Worker Legislation In September 2016 the NORTHWEST TERRITORIES & NUNAVUT CODES OF PRACTICE was produced by the local government in accordance with the Northwest …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, including the associated work alone regulations. Summary of Newfoundland and Labrador Lone Worker Legislation In 2009 the government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced working alone section into their Occupational …
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As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Alberta, including the associated work alone regulations. If an employer has staff who work alone, the OHS code requires the employer to conduct a hazard assessment, implement safety measures, maintain contact at …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Saskatchewan, including the associated work alone regulations. Summary of Saskatchewan Lone Worker Legislation Saskatchewan legislation compels businesses to act appropriately in identifying and minimizing as much risk as possible, while also including …
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As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Quebec, including the associated work alone regulations. Summary of Quebec Lone Worker Legislation Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations have very recently been updated and include article 322, which informs …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Manitoba, including the associated work alone regulations. Manitoba has a fantastic document the MANITOBA LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH Code of Practice For Workers Working Alone or in Isolation. It …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Ontario and Nova Scotia, including the associated work alone regulations. Summary of Ontario Lone Worker Legislation Ontario does not have a specific regulation concerned with “working alone” although the Regulation for Industrial Establishments specifies …
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