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.
The Yukon does not have specific legislation for lone workers other than article 3.(1)(d) which states; (Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), every employer shall, so far as is reasonably practicable), ‘make reasonable efforts to check the well-being of a worker when the worker is employed under conditions that present a significant hazard of disabling injury, or when the worker might not be able to secure assistance in the event of injury or other misfortune.’
3) Employer’s duties
(1) Every employer shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that;
(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), every employer shall, so far as is reasonably practicable,
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