Working Alone

• Personal health issues that may hinder the ability to communicate if assistance is required
• Risk of violence or harassment
• Hazards from vehicles and equipment
• Inadequate lighting
• Weather Conditions
• Overhead work
• Falling objects

• Radio, cellphone, or equivalent communication device
• Set up Emergency SOS on cell phone

Administrative:

• Work Alone Plan
• Medical Alert Bracelet (if applicable), epinephrine pens, or other medical information for first responders
• First Aid Kit

Personal Protective Equipment:

• CSA / ANSI approved footwear
• Safety glasses
• Hard hat
• Hearing protection
• High visibility safety vest

• Work alone training

• Activate the Work Alone Plan:
  • Ensure a proper Work Alone Plan is in effect before beginning any activities.
• Understand Job Limitations:
  • Be familiar with job requirements and their limitations when working alone.
  • Do not attempt to complete tasks that are not pre-approved for solo work.
• Review Safety Documentation. Familiarize yourself with:
  • All applicable Safe Work Practices (SWPs).
  • Safe Job Procedures (SJPs).
  • Job hazard analyses (JHAs).
  • Pre-task hazard assessments (PTHAs).
• Plan for Emergencies:
  • Review the Emergency Response Plan, site-specific hazard assessments, and any applicable legislation.
• Inspect Equipment and PPE:
  • Ensure all equipment, materials, and PPE are in proper working order.
  • Tag and remove out-of-service (defective) items and never use them.
• Check the Communication Device:
  • Test your communication device to confirm it is operational, sufficiently charged, and has service coverage.

During Operation

• Maintain Check-In Communication:
  • Regularly check in with your work alone buddy or direct report at scheduled times.
  • At each check-in, establish a clear time for the next contact.
• Stay Aware of Changing Conditions. If conditions change:
  • Pause work and reassess the hazards.
  • Eliminate or control additional hazards before proceeding.
  • Inform your work alone buddy or direct report of the changes, especially if tasks require additional time or precautions.

Post Operation

1. Secure the Site:
   1. Lock up or restrict access to the work area if required to protect public safety.
2. Notify Completion:
   1. Notify the appropriate personnel (work alone buddy or direct report) that tasks are complete and report that you are leaving the Work Site.