Administrative Procedure 405

WORKING ALONE

Background

The Superintendent recognizes that there are times and circumstances when employees will be working alone at the School and further recognizes the need for the safety of employees working alone at the School site.

Procedures

1. The Superintendent and/or designate will conduct a hazard assessment to identify existing or potential hazards.
1.1. The Superintendent or designate will ensure that employees have the opportunity to participate in the hazard assessment and the elimination or control of any hazard identified.
1.2. The Superintendent or designate will take all reasonable steps to control or eliminate hazards.
1.3. The Superintendent or designate will maintain a written hazard assessment document, including review dates and measures taken to eliminate or control hazards.
1.4. On an annual basis, the Superintendent or designate will review and update the hazard assessment with staff.
2. The Superintendent or designate will communicate the hazard assessment to all employees affected by the assessment.
3. When working alone, an employee will have access to tools that minimize the risk of working alone. These tools include but are not limited to:
3.1. Regular and cellular phones, and other means of communication.
3.2. Keys and codes so that doors can be secured.
3.3. Establishing a personal ‘check-in’ or ‘overdue’ plan with a household member, colleague, or someone else when planning to be working alone.
4. The Superintendent or designate will ensure that all employees receive training and are competent to work alone safely.
5. The Superintendent or designate will ensure that first aid supplies are available in accordance with applicable regulations.
6. Employees are expected to know the location address of the School facility in case of emergency.

References: Section 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 68, 197, 222 Education Act Occupational Health and Safety Act
Working Alone Safety: A Guide for Employers and Employees