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Working alone in Prince Edward Island
A starting point for working alone.
Authority and scope
Working alone
Who and what this covers: Working alone under Part 53: the only worker of that employer at the workplace, where assistance is not readily available
PEI’s written procedure identifies the risks and addresses check intervals, the person responsible for contact and recording, what happens when the worker cannot be reached, emergency rescue and an end-of-shift check.
The WCB working-alone guide contains an outdated first-aid passage referring to section 9.7. Use Part 9 of the government consolidation for first aid and Part 53 for working alone. The linked consolidation states that it is current to January 1, 2025; check for later amendments.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Who will make and record contact, and what is the rescue procedure if the worker cannot be reached?
What to review
Confirm that the worker and their supervisor receive training in the procedure, and that the procedure includes how assistance can be secured and provided.
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 isolated facilities and after-hours workCheck the current source
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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