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Working alone in Newfoundland and Labrador
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 where assistance is not readily available
Section 15 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012 requires a risk assessment for covered work alone or in isolation. Under section 15(3), identified hazards require appropriate controls to eliminate the risk or, if elimination is impracticable, minimize it. A written well-being-check procedure must address check intervals and emergency response when contact cannot be made; a designated person makes and records checks.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
How will your team communicate and provide access to help at the actual work location?
What to review
Develop the procedure with the worker and applicable committee, representative or designate. Review it at least annually, or sooner in the circumstances specified by section 15, including changes that may adversely affect safety.
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 6, 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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