Working Alone or in Isolation
Canada Ontario British Columbia General Construction
Why it matters
An injury that strands you alone can turn minor into fatal. Most provinces and many states require check-in procedures.
Key points
- Know the check-in schedule and who calls whom - and what happens if you miss one.
- Charge your phone; know where signal dead zones are on site.
- High-risk tasks (heights, electrical, confined space) are never solo work.
- Tell someone your location when moving between areas alone.
- After-hours and weekend work needs explicit authorization and a check-in plan.
Discussion
Who works alone on this project, and what is their check-in procedure?
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