In the education sector, many employees and volunteers work in situations where there is no one nearby or within shouting distance to come to their aid in case of an injury, a health problem or any other adverse condition.
This resource book will assist your organization in developing a Working Alone Program that will assess the occupational and environmental risks associated with working alone, based on employer/ employee consultation.
What Is Covered In This Manual?
Legislation
- Ontario
- Manitoba Code of Practice
- Alberta General Safety Regulation
Working Alone – Developing Your Program
| Step One |
– Establishing a Working Alone Policy |
| Step Two |
– Identifying Working Alone Risks |
| Step Three |
– Assessing Working Alone Risks and Identifying
Prohibited/Permitted Working Alone Tasks |
| Step Four |
– Establishing Control Procedures for Permitted
Working Alone Tasks |
| Step Five |
– Providing Orientation, Education and Training |
| Step Six |
– Evaluating and Updating the Working Alone
Program |