Lone Worker Safety Policy Guide For Quebec

Our Guide To Lone Worker Safety Policy And Legislation In Quebec

Lone work in Quebec can be associated with significant safety risks, requiring employers to adhere to both provincial legislation and federal regulations to ensure proper protections are in place.

This page provides an overview of what employers in Quebec need to know about managing lone workers, with a focus on complying with the hazard assessment and control requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Code (OHS).

How Quebec Defines A Lone Worker

Although Quebec does not define a lone worker directly, it is typically understood that an employee is working alone if they are performing a task in an isolated environment where it would be difficult or impossible for them to request assistance.

Employing A Lone Worker In Quebec

Quebec has a single article regarding the protection and policies of lone workers and their safety in the workplace. Their policy states that if someone is working alone they require an efficient means of surveillance (continuous or intermittent) to be installed and accessible.

Like all provinces in Canada, Quebec also adheres to the standards set out by the Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Act.

How The Safe Lone Worker App Can Protect Quebec Lone Workers And Employers

An important part of keeping your lone workers safe is providing quick and easy communication and monitoring in the event of an emergency.

With the Safe Lone Worker App, you can easily monitor your employees' while they are carrying out their responsibilities, even if they are travelling alone. The app works in tandem with a man down alert button that can be pressed in the event of an emergency. If the button is pushed, the lone worker will be immediately put into contact with a monitoring center that can send help immediately and contact the employer.

Quebec Lone Worker Policies

The content below has been included as a direct reference for lone worker policies as provided by Quebec. This content has been included to serve as more detailed information and an easy reference point. This information is provided for your convenience, but should not be taken as legal advice. We encourage you to conduct your own research into the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction before making any decisions.

Work performed in an isolated environment

When a worker performs a task alone in an isolated environment where it is impossible for him to request assistance, an efficient means of surveillance, whether continuous or intermittent, shall be installed.