Manitoba working alone regulations: Part 9 explained
Manitoba covers working alone or in isolation in Part 9 of the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (M.R. 217/2006), backed by a provincial Code of Practice for workers working alone or in isolation.
What Part 9 requires
- Identify the risks of working alone or in isolation, in consultation with the safety and health committee, the representative, or the workers.
- Take steps, so far as is reasonably practicable, to eliminate or reduce those risks.
- Develop and implement written safe work procedures, including a system of regular contact with the worker.
- Train workers on the procedures.
- Review and revise the procedures at least every three years, or sooner when the work changes.
How OnGuard meets Manitoba's requirements
| Requirement | How OnGuard covers it |
|---|---|
| A system of regular contact | Scheduled and geofence check-ins with automatic escalation |
| Reduce identified risks | Fall, crash and idle detection plus panic alerts, assigned by role |
| Written safe work procedures | Schedules, contacts and escalation rules set in one dashboard |
| Review every three years | Audit trail of every check-in and alert to support the review |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Manitoba require a written working alone procedure?
Yes. Part 9 requires safe work procedures for workers working alone or in isolation.
How often must the procedure be reviewed?
At least every three years, or sooner when circumstances change.
Source: WCB Manitoba: Working alone. This page summarizes the rules for general guidance and is not legal advice.
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