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Working alone in North Carolina
A starting point for transportation agency working-alone procedure.
Authority and scope
Transportation agency working-alone procedure
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has published a working-alone safe operating procedure for its employees. It describes task and hazard review, a communication plan and check-ins. This is an agency procedure, not a statewide requirement for every employer.
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
For roadside or field work, what communication method works at the actual site and who acts when a check-in is missed?
What to review
The agency procedure discusses identifying hazards, reviewing check-in arrangements and planning for overdue contact. Use it as a practical example; verify the requirements that apply to your own organization and 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.
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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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