Ensure you’re up to date with the legislation and policies surrounding lone workers and the current regulations in your area.
Different countries, provinces and states all have their own unique legislation and policies required for lone workers. Some you are legally bound to comply with, while others are recommendations and best practice.
Below are articles that relate to lone worker protection requirements in your local area. You can also learn how our lone worker app can be used to adhere to local legislation on policies.
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United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand
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 Amendment Act 2018 *Division 2 — General workplace duties 19. Duties …
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In the state of Queensland, there are various acts and regulations related to lone working and work alone employees. To ensure comprehensive coverage of these policies and legislation, we have compiled all the information relevant to lone worker safety in this area. Whether you are an employer or employee, understanding the policies and regulations related …
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 in New Brunswick. Summary of New Brunswick Lone Worker Legislation Since 1992 New Brunswick has had very detailed and comprehensive regulations regarding lone workers. The Occupational Health and Safety Act has the Code of Practice for Working …
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 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 pertaining to lone workers on Prince Edward Island. Summary of Prince Edward Island Lone Worker Legislation On Prince Edward Island, the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its General Regulations describe the standards for occupational health and safety and the …
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Canada has two federal Privacy laws: The Privacy Act 1983, applies to the federal government’s handling of personal information. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act 2000 (PIPEDA), applies to how businesses handle personal information. PIPEDA sets out clear rules to follow for private sector businesses in Canada that handle personal information. Any company …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Yukon, including the associated regulations. Summary of Yukon Lone Worker Legislation The Yukon does not have specific legislation for lone workers other than article 3.(1)(d) which states; (Without limiting the generality of …
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 guidance from The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) (the national agency covering worker …
If you are operating a business in Canada, you need to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee. The committee can also be called the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee, Occupational Health Committee, Workplace Safety and Health Committee, or The Occupational Health and Safety Committee. What is a Joint Health and Safety Committee …
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You will often hear the term “Duty of Care” use when people are discussing lone working. Have you ever wondered exactly what Duty of Care is? For those of you not up on your legal history, Duty of Care dates back to the 1800s with connections to both Tort and Common law. Originally, a Duty …
From the 18th of May 2018 all countries in the European Union had to abide by the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This was approved by the European Parliament and Council and replaced the Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec. These regulations apply to everyone from small businesses to large enterprises and can result in some …
In Canada, lone worker legislation isn’t consistent from coast to coast. Not all provinces have enacted legislation regarding an employer’s responsibility toward their lone workers, and the ones that did put measures in place have slightly different regulations. To add to the confusion, work alone monitoring regulations also exist on a federal level — but …
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When it comes to ensuring the protection and safety of lone workers, a blanket policy is rarely sufficient. Your lone working policy needs to be tailored to each task and to each location. In some instances, it will need to meet the individual needs of the lone workers themselves. With a bespoke strategy in place, …
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How workplace culture shapes your working alone safety policy If you have employees who work solo or in isolation, it’s essential to have a working alone safety policy in place. This critical document sets out what is required from the employer, the managers, and the lone workers themselves, and outlines the risks associated with the …
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Public Works and Utilities departments are often sizeable, with hundreds or even thousands of workers performing diverse tasks at numerous locations around the city, municipality or district. How do you, as a manager of this workforce, keep track of them all and more importantly, keep them safe?
You probably understand that as an employer you are likely required, by law or according to health and safety regulations, to implement a lone worker safety policy. Even if accidents or incidents occur outside of your business premises, when they transpire during the execution of your employees duties or, in some cases, during transit to a job site, you are accountable. In many cases, the remote worker is at higher risk and it’s up to you to assess and reduce those risks.