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Working alone in Delaware
A starting point for worksite safety consultation.
Authority and scope
Worksite safety consultation
Federal OSHA covers most private-sector workers in Delaware. SafeDE offers eligible small and medium-sized private establishments voluntary, no-cost workplace safety consultation. A consultant surveys hazards and existing controls, discusses findings and provides a written report. The employer must address identified serious hazards within the agreed period; the program excludes some employers and industries.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Which site hazards, written procedures and emergency arrangements need attention when staff work without nearby coworkers?
What to review
Check SafeDE eligibility and exclusions for the employer and work. A consultation can review a whole workplace or a specific area or process, with employee participation encouraged. Discuss who responds when someone is alone, review existing controls and written plans, and correct serious hazards within the agreed period. The consultation does not guarantee an OSHA inspection outcome.
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.
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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