Authority and scope
Isolated work
Section 322 of Quebec’s Regulation respecting occupational health and safety addresses a worker performing a task alone in an isolated environment where they cannot request assistance. The provision requires an effective means of surveillance, continuous or intermittent.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Can the worker request assistance in the actual work environment, and what other duties apply to the task?
What to review
Consider whether the worker can request assistance in the actual environment and what surveillance arrangement and other task-specific duties apply.
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 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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