Working Alone Special Report
Most workers work in an environment where there are other workers, visitors, members of the public, etc. But some workers work by themselves. For example, some may work onsite but […]
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Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System – Compliance Game Plan
While workplace fatigue has been around as long as workplaces have existed, the problem has assumed a new urgency. Labour shortages and rising wages are creating intense pressure on workers […]
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Reflect on the Workers Lost on This National Day of Mourning
I have no idea what your schedule looks like for Wednesday, but I strongly urge you to ensure it allows for some reflection. Take a moment to pause and think […]
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More New Requirements On The Horizon For Ontario Employers
On February 24, 2022, the Ontario government announced it would be introducing legislation requiring large employers to "tell their workers if, how and why" they are being monitored electronically. This […]
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Protecting Workers Who Work Alone – Compliance Game Plan
The 4 steps you must take to protect workers who work alone or in isolation. Workers are generally safest when they’re with co-workers, supervisors and others who can provide help if […]
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Contact Check Frequency for Workers Working Alone Worksheet
How often must you check on workers who work alone or in isolation? One of the most critical elements of meeting the OHS requirement to ensure effective communication with workers who […]
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Procedure for Regular Contact Checks of Workers Working Alone
Establish clear procedures for maintaining contact with workers who are alone or in isolation. One of the most critical elements of meeting the OHS requirement to ensure effective communication with workers […]
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Protecting Workers Who Work Alone – Know the Laws of Your Province
You must do a hazard assessment and implement measures to ensure the safety of workers who work alone. Workers are generally safest when they’re with co-workers, supervisors and others who can […]
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Safety Checklist for Lone Workers Working Alone
SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR LONE WORKERS WORKING ALONE Instructions: Complete this Checklist before assigning a worker to work alone in a dangerous or isolated situation. Yes No NA Risk Identification and Control Full name/address of location […]
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Working Alone Hazards Checklist
BENEFITS Workers who work alone are especially vulnerable in several ways. For example, they may be working in circumstances in which emergency assistance isn’t readily available to them if they get […]
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Home Workspace Safety Checklist
Use this checklist to assess the safety of the home offices or work areas of telecommuters. Make sure to address any hazards that are identified. You should also require workers […]
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OHS Compliance: How to Protect Workers Working Alone
This special report explains the working alone requirements under OHS law and what you can do to comply with them and protect workers when they’re isolated, including using technology without violating […]
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Model Safe Work Procedure for Working Alone
OHS laws require employers to establish and implement safe work procedures for workers that work alone or in isolation. Here’s a model form based on an actual example created by […]
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Working Alone/Isolation Contact Form
BENEFITS Workers who work alone are more vulnerable than other workers mainly because they may be unable to get emergency assistance when needed, such as if they get hurt or sick, […]
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General Working Alone Requirements
Most workers work with other workers. But some workers work by alone or in isolation. For example, some may work onsite but at odd hours, such as retail staff working […]
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Compliance Briefing: What You’re Required to Do to Protect Workers Who Work from Home
You fail to ensure that a worker’s work station is ergonomically sound and she suffers a musculoskeletal injury as a result; Another worker using an electrical tool […]
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4 Steps to Implementing a Safe Culture for Remote Work
4 Steps to Implementing a Safe Health Culture for Remote Work Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, many companies and professionals have resorted to working from home. However, just because everyone is […]
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Updates On COVID-19 From The BC Human Rights Commission And WorkSafeBC
Last week, WorkSafeBC and the BC Human Rights Commission both published guidance for employers in British Columbia on workplace health and safety and on discrimination, respectively, relating to the COVID-19 […]
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Coronavirus Game Plan: The 10 Things OHS Directors Must Do Right Now
Pandemic Plan Response & Business Continuity Measures Pandemic Illness Policy Declared Emergencies Policy Pandemic Pandemonium: The Workplace Challenges of COVID-19 10 Things To Have in Your Business Continuity Plan […]
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OHS Compliance & Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic. This assessment by the WHO is not unexpected. Describing the situation as a pandemic does not change […]
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Working Alone or In Isolation Safety Policy
Protecting workers exposed to hazards in sites or situations where help isn't readily available. Employers are advised to establish and put into effect a policy for assessing and controlling the safety […]
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New Laws: The 6 Biggest OHS Compliance Challenges of 2020
As if maintaining a compliant OHS program weren't already hard enough, legal changes will pose significant compliance new challenges to safety managers in the coming year. Here are the 6 […]
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How to Protect Workers Who Work Off-Site
What's At Stake Workers who do their jobs off-site, including drivers, home care nurses, sales reps and delivery personnel, pose significant challenges for OHS directors. How do you protect workers' health […]
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Compliance Cheat Sheet: OHS Records that You Must Make “Reasonably Available” at Your Workplace
What’s At Stake OHS laws aren’t just a bunch of random rules; they’re designed around key principles. One of these is that workers have the right to know about the hazards […]
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Safety Director’s Compliance Briefing: What Is Workplace Safety Law?
“What does the OHS law say about X?” That’s a question safety directors get asked pretty often. To answer it, it’s commonly assumed, you need to look at that secret code […]
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Employer Used Due Diligence to Prevent Worker’s Fatal H2S Gas Exposure
While working alone inside an oilfield facility building, a sales rep drawing a liquid product sample is killed by a lethal release of Hydrogen Sulphide gas. The Crown charges the […]
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The OHS Insider 14th Annual Due Diligence Scorecard: Using Recent Cases to Assess Your OHS Program
WHAT’S AT STAKE While preventing OHS violations and injury remains the paramount objective, showing “due diligence” is the key to avoiding liability for any that do occur. The key to due […]
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