Working alone in Saskatchewan: Working alone and late-night retail

Authority and scope

Working alone and late-night retail

Authority or guidance: Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, section 3-24; separate late-night retail guidance

Section 3-24 addresses work alone or at an isolated workplace. It describes identifying risks in consultation with the committee, representative or workers, taking reasonably practicable steps to eliminate or reduce those risks, and establishing effective communication suited to the risks. Regular contact is one possible additional measure. Separately, government guidance describes extra measures for covered late-night retail premises, including a written check-in procedure and personal emergency transmitter when one employee works alone.

Put the guidance to work

Questions for your plan

What risks and communication arrangements apply to the work, and is the workplace also covered by the late-night retail rules?

What to review

Review the workplace risks and communication method with the appropriate committee, representative or workers. The government-hosted consolidation is unofficial and incorporates amendments through 31/2021; check current legislation. For covered late-night retail, assess whether the device and procedure meet the additional requirements.

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 4, 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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