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Working alone in Ontario
A starting point for workplace violence and harassment.
Authority and scope
Workplace violence and harassment
Ontario’s guide explains workplace violence and harassment responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It is a starting point for reviewing risks, policies and procedures; it is not a general working-alone rule.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Do visits, public-facing work or late shifts create violence risks that your policy and procedures need to address?
What to review
For visits, late shifts or public-facing work, review workplace violence risks and the policies and procedures that apply. Other requirements may apply to the task.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
Explore client visits and public-facing workCheck the current source
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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