Authority and scope
Working alone
Who and what this covers: Working alone under the provincial code-of-practice regulation
WorkSafeNB describes working alone as the employer’s only employee at the workplace where help is not readily available. Its guide describes a code of practice identifying work-related risks, communication methods and emergency procedures. Employers must provide the equipment identified in the code and train employees who work alone and their supervisors.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Which jobs require a code of practice, and does any task require another person rather than remote monitoring?
What to review
Review whether a task may be performed alone at all, especially hazardous work, and whether the code explains how help will be reached and how emergency response is activated.
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
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
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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