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Working alone in Manitoba
A starting point for working alone or in isolation.
Authority and scope
Working alone or in isolation
Who and what this covers: Working alone or in isolation
Part 9 requires identifying risks with the applicable committee, representative or workers. Under section 9.3, the employer must develop and implement safe-work procedures to eliminate or reduce those risks, train workers and ensure compliance. Section 9.3(2) requires effective communication suited to the risks and applicable measures from regular employer-worker contact, limits or prohibitions on specified activities, and training requirements. Emergency supplies are also required where applicable for travel or work in extreme cold or other inclement weather.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Have the work hazards, communication method and written procedures been reviewed with the appropriate workplace representatives?
What to review
Post the safe-work procedures conspicuously at the workplace and ensure workers follow them. Section 9.3 requires review and revision at least every three years, or sooner when a workplace change poses a risk.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
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Discuss your work
Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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