Working alone in Nunavut

A starting point for territorial legislation and working-alone guidance.

Authority and scope

Territorial legislation and working-alone guidance

Authority or guidance: Nunavut OHS Regulations and subsequent amendments; shared WSCC guidance

Nunavut has its own Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. The shared WSCC Working Alone code explains hazard assessment, effective communication and safe-work procedures, and refers to section 33. Use it as planning guidance alongside the Nunavut regulations and subsequent amendments, rather than treating the older code as current legal text.

Nunavut's official consolidation page says the consolidation is not up to date and lists amendments R-007-2025 and R-041-2025. Check those amendments and any later changes with WSCC or the Department of Justice before relying on the consolidation.

Put the guidance to work

Questions for your plan

Which Nunavut rules apply to the task, and how will the written procedure address communication, first aid and access to emergency help?

What to review

Confirm the current territorial requirements and task-specific rules with WSCC. Use the shared code to plan hazards, communication, written procedures and emergency response; do not infer that following the code alone establishes compliance.

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 5, 2026. Links and requirements can change.

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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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