Working Alone

“Lone work” refers to situations where an employee operates without direct supervision or immediate assistance from colleagues. In terms of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), managing the risks associated with lone work is crucial. Employers must conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards specific to solitary work environments and implement measures to mitigate these risks. This might include providing training on emergency procedures, establishing check-in systems, using technology for communication and monitoring, ensuring access to emergency support, and providing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) if needed. OHS guidelines emphasize the importance of clear communication, regular check-ins, and proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of employees working alone.

Working Alone Special Report

Most workers work in an environment where there are other […]

Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet

How often must you check on workers who work alone […]

Safety Checklist for Lone Workers Working Alone

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR LONE WORKERS WORKING ALONE Instructions: Complete this […]

Working Alone Hazards Checklist

BENEFITS Workers who work alone are especially vulnerable in several […]

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

COMPLIANCE 101: Take 5 Steps to Protect Workers Handling Materials

Both manual and mechanical materials handling can endanger workers. So take 5 steps to comply with [...]

10 Tips for Protecting Workers When They’re Alone

Workers who work alone, such as truck drivers or late night retail employees, are at risk if [...]

COMPLIANCE 101: 7 Key Elements of the Explosives Requirements

The requirements in the OHS regulations on the handling, transport and use of explosives typically [...]

Oregon Strippers Fight for Better Workplace Safety

It's not unusual for workers in hazardous injuries to lobby for improved safety. What's unusual [...]

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Train Workers on Responding to an Active Shooter

If a gunman enters your workplace and starts shooting, your employees must know what to do to stay [...]

New Study Shows Health Risks of Too Much Sitting

A new study found that sitting around all day at work and home can have a serious impact on [...]

Cold Stress: Not Just a Risk for Workers Who Work Outside

Think cold stress is just a safety hazard in the winter? Think again. For some workers, such as [...]

Ohio Worker Caught on Video Faking a Workplace Injury

A worker from Ohio faked being injured on the job and got caught on video doing it. See what [...]

Literacy and Safety: Understanding Is Key

Learn how to keep workers' literacy levels from inhibiting their understanding of safety materials.

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS: A 7-Step Medical Monitoring Compliance Plan

Follow this plan to implement a medical monitoring program in which workers are regularly examined [...]

6 Steps to Comply with Material Storage Requirements

Here are 6 steps you should take to ensure you safely store materials in your workplace.

MANAGING YOUR OHS PROGRAM: IWH Study Shows Importance of an ‘OHS Champion’

The results of this study prove the importance of having someone in your workplace championing OHS [...]

Working Alone and Video Surveillance

OHS lawyer Jamie Jurczak explains how to balance compliance with working alone requirements and [...]

NEW & YOUNG WORKERS: Answers to 8 Frequently Asked Questions

The law often provides extra safety protections for new and young workers. To help you comply, here [...]

Go to Top