Working alone or in isolation
Employers must have procedures in place to ensure the well-being of workers who work alone or in isolation. Lone workers may be at increased risk of confrontations or even violence, particularly if they are on shift during late night hours. Lone workers must be able to get assistance if they are injured or there is an emergency.
See our resources for information on ensuring the health and safety of lone workers.
Resources
Working Alone: A Handbook for Small Business
This handbook is for employers who have employees working alone or in isolation. It explains the how to identify and minimize hazards for those employees and how to regularly check on their well being.
Your Retail Business: Working Alone
A series of seven posters focusing on some of the most common accidents and injuries that can result from working in a retail environment.
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