Compliance Regulation

Duty of Care Regulation

Understanding Canadian Work Alone Monitoring Regulation

Across Canada, employers have a legal duty of care to protect employees who work alone or in isolation. Each province and territory has specific occupational health and safety legislation that outlines employer obligations for lone worker safety, including hazard assessments, check-in procedures, and emergency response protocols.

Antris helps organizations meet these requirements with automated check-ins, GPS tracking, SOS alerts, and emergency escalation — all in one easy-to-use platform.

Provincial & Territorial Regulations

Select a province or territory to learn about work-alone safety requirements.

British Columbia

WorkSafeBC requires employers to have written procedures for checking on lone workers at regular intervals. Regulations cover hazard identification, communication systems, and emergency contacts.

Alberta

Alberta's OHS Code Part 28 requires employers to conduct hazard assessments and establish effective communication and check-in systems for workers who work alone.

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's OHS Regulations require employers to make arrangements for effective communication and regular check-ins with workers who are alone at a worksite.

Manitoba

Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health Regulation requires employers to establish a written safety plan for workers working alone or in isolation, including check-in intervals.

Ontario

Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Bill 168 require employers to assess risks of workplace violence and implement protective measures, including for lone workers conducting home visits.

Quebec

Quebec's Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety requires employers to ensure the safety of isolated workers, including providing effective means of communication and regular supervision.

New Brunswick

New Brunswick's General Regulation under the OHS Act requires employers to establish procedures for monitoring lone workers and ensuring effective two-way communication.

Newfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador's OHS Regulations require employers to implement check-in systems and emergency procedures for employees working alone.

Prince Edward Island

PEI's OHS Act requires employers to take precautions for worker safety, including establishing communication and check-in procedures for those working alone.

Yukon

Yukon's OHS Act and regulations require employers to identify and control hazards for lone workers, including effective communication systems and emergency plans.

Northwest Territories

NWT's Safety Act requires employers to ensure workers are not exposed to conditions that endanger health and safety, with specific provisions for remote and isolated work.

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's Workplace Health and Safety Regulations require employers to ensure adequate supervision and communication with workers who work alone.

U.S. Lone Worker Regulations

While there is no single federal "lone worker" law in the United States, OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. Many states have additional requirements.

How Antris Helps You Stay Compliant

Automated Check-ins

Scheduled time-interval check-ins ensure workers are contacted regularly, meeting provincial requirements for monitoring lone workers.

GPS Location Tracking

Real-time and check-in-based location tracking provides the visibility required by most OHS regulations for workers in the field.

Emergency Escalation

SOS button and automated alert escalation satisfy requirements for emergency response procedures and contact protocols.

Reporting & Documentation

Detailed reports and data exports provide the audit trail needed to demonstrate compliance during inspections.

Offline & Remote Coverage

Offline tracking and Garmin inReach integration ensure workers are covered even outside cell range, meeting remote work requirements.

Electronic Visit Verification

GPS-verified check-ins provide electronic proof of visits, supporting compliance with home care and social services mandates.