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Working Alone or in Isolation
Per WorkSafe BC regulation, any employee who works alone or in isolation must have a regular, written "check-in" procedure established by his/her supervisor/manager in consultation with the worker involved. This also includes any Faculty, Staff or Administrator working alone in his/her office at night or on weekends.
Supervisors of employees working out of town or on foreign work assignments must conduct a risk assessment and establish a check-in procedure for employees to follow if working alone while on assignment.
Similarly, employees travelling alone to work assignments, conferences or workshops must check-in with their supervisor (via e-mail or phone) to confirm safe arrival at destination and again upon return.
To implement a "check-in" procedure for any employees working alone, please review and complete the steps outlined in the following three documents. For assistance or questions please contact Sandy McKinley at local 6337 or Nancy Constable at local 6264.
Working Alone - Definition and Guidelines for Supervisors/Managers
Working Alone - Assessment of Potential Risks or Hazards
Working Alone - Check-In Procedure
