Working Safely Alone is a comprehensive online course that provides an overview of the OHS laws in Canada relevant to unaccompanied workers and explains practical safety measures that should be implemented to protect workers like you in different situations.

Whether you handle cash, work in isolated circumstances, meet clients in off-site locations, travel alone, or perform hazardous tasks, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to stay safe. However, not just workers can benefit from the Working Safely Alone program. Supervisors, managers, and employers responsible for protecting lone workers' health and safety can also benefit from this important training tool.

Prerequisites & Completion
At the end of the course, there is a multiple-choice test. Participants that do not achieve 100% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to complete the course. Test questions are randomly selected from a test bank, making each test unique.

Certification
Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.

Course Content
Upon completion of Working Safely Alone, participants will be able to:

• Provide a general definition of ‘working alone’
• Explain the OHS responsibilities assigned to employers with workers who are ‘working alone’
• Identify provinces that have specific ‘working alone’ legislation and be able to access the legislative documents specific to those jurisdictions
• Identify the elements of an effective check-in procedure
• Describe workplace policies and practices that can be implemented to reduce the risks associated with:
  • Working with cash and other valuables
  • Working alone in isolated circumstances
  • Meeting clients alone at off-site locations
  • Travelling alone
  • Working alone with hazardous substances

Non-refundable course. Meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).     

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR QUEBEC: Please note that while the general information contained in all our occupational health and safety courses meets provincial and federal requirements, our courses are not recognized by CNESST and are not intended to replace job-specific training.