Working alone
Information on working alone
The risk of injury or harm for people who work alone may be increased because of difficulties contacting emergency services. Emergency situations may arise for a variety of reasons and the consequences may be very serious and the injury or disease may be fatal.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it against the law for a person to work alone?
- What does the term "isolated worker" mean?
- How can an employer reduce the risk for people who work alone?
More frequently asked questions about working alone can be found here.
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