lone worker monitoring
some businesses are still a little wary about investing in a real time monitoring solution for lone worker safety .
effective lone worker protection combines the most appropriate devices with responsive lone worker monitoring software and support. here are some things to consider prior to committing to a new safety system .
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first county monitoring is pleased to announce our new business first2helpyou, the uk' s premier provider of lone worker alarms and solutions .
our lone worker monitoring solutions are designed to keep your people connected and safe. for lone workers or teams working in isolation, our monitoring services maintain contact in real - time, to ensure their continued safety and to provide a lifeline in the event of an emergency or need for assistance .
section 5 of bs 8484: 2016 (the british standard for the provision of lone worker safety device services) defines the essential functionality required from a lone worker device or app. this includes the following :
we determined one business could save 50% monitoring the safety 1, 000 workers using a technology - based real time alert monitoring solution .
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first2helpyou ltd was established in 2017 to provide lone worker safety solutions with every emphasis placed on service provision .
meaning this traditional version of a lone worker safety program isn’t really going to keep workers safe in all circumstances .
these people are most commonly injured from slips, trips and falls from heights. lone worker devices that use ‘man down’ functionality can be a key requirement. consider: microguard, twig ex, lone worker app, spot gen3 .
soloprotect helps ensure every worker returns home safely. it pairs the award - winning iso9001 certified identicom device with securtek emergency communications and monitoring to deliver a worker safety solution unprecedented in canada .
they may contact the lone worker through their device or mobile phone and will escalate to the emergency services if required .
bespoke monitoring including; instant notification of machinery & equipment, system process failures .
sector security supports a wide - range of organisations and individuals with professional lone worker monitoring services. having built an enviable reputation as one of the leading security solutions and security training providers. sector security has tried and tested, fully integrated, 24 / 7 monitoring personnel and systems in place .
many of our lone worker devices provide amber alert, red alert and man down functionality. here’s a brief overview of each feature…
sector security lone worker monitoring provides peace of mind, for individuals and reduces financial risk for organisations by limiting the risk of litigation or action under health and safety legislation and the corporate manslaughter and corporate homicide act .
at this very moment there are companies all over north america who rely on the telephone or emails for their lone worker safety programs .
lone worker security isn’t just an issue for individual lone workers and one person businesses, it is becoming increasingly important to managers and business leaders in larger organisations with a legal duty of care to their employees .
thanks to advances in mobile technology by service providers dedicated to employee safety, employers are prioritizing lone worker safety across industries like never before .
a worker described in section 4. 21 (1) and any person assigned to check on the worker must be trained in the written procedure for checking the worker' s well - being .
( 1) before a worker is assigned to work alone or in isolation, the employer must identify any hazards to that worker .
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this is a guest article by paul turner, vp of sales and marketing at aware360, a leading lone worker safety solutions provider based in canada .
employers hold primary responsibility in accommodating lone worker safety. in order to deter from many of the risks associated with lone worker scenarios, the occupational safety and health administration (osha) enforces a number of federal regulations for affected employers. the use of advancing technologies can be instrumental in implementing these regulations .
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it’s an inefficient system that doesn’t really keep workers safe, but employers are obeying the letter, if not the spirit, of lone worker safety legislation .
soloprotect provides a custom and simple way to educate, safeguard and involve lone workers .
( 2) a worker must not be assigned to activities where a reported or observed impairment may create an undue risk to the worker or anyone else .
but how much roi? the surprising answer is that, according to our customers on an annual basis a real time alert monitoring solution is nearly 50% of the cost of a traditional voice - based safety monitoring service .
( 6) time intervals for checking a worker' s well - being must be developed in consultation with the worker assigned to work alone or in isolation .
aware360’s research working with hundreds of companies and clients shows that the decision to implement a real time alert monitoring solution will result in significant return on investment (roi) compared to sticking with a voice - based safety monitoring service .
each device / phone centric solution can be configured to meet the individual needs of each lone worker. all devices integrate with our online management portal ’connect’ which provides real time information relating to your lone worker activities. the simple to use, comprehensive system allows for immediate updates to personal information, ensuring data is accurate in the event of an emergency .
so, not only do real time alerts protect your workforce, they also increase worker productivity and reduce the costs of human error – fewer people will be directly involved in facilitating lone worker safety, and the ones who are will spend less time doing so .
so, our customers actually save a significant amount of money when they implement a lone worker solution. and most importantly: a technology - based solution helps keep your workers safer .
( 2) when the monitoring required by subsection (1) identifies deficiencies, they must be corrected without undue delay .
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sector security’s lone worker monitoring is a friendly, unobtrusive, easy to access service which requires very little input from the customer making it quick and easy to set up. it’s easy; simply give us a call and we can discuss your specific requirements and be protecting you, your staff and your business in no time !
for lone workers or teams working in isolation, our monitoring services maintain contact in real - time, 24 / 7 / 365 to ensure their continued safety and to provide a lifeline in the event of an emergency or need for assistance .
examining these three variables, it’s possible to determine how much it will cost businesses to use a voice - base safety monitoring solution .
note: worker means a worker as defined under the workers compensation act, and includes a supervisor or other representative of the employer (see part 3, division 1, section 106) .
these deal with members of the public on a daily basis and typically require a safety device that can discreetly raise an activation message / call and record verbal abuse. consider: microguard, lone worker app .
red alerts are generated in an emergency situation or if a lone worker feels unsafe. pressing a red alert button immediately notifies an operator at the alarm receiving centre who will listen in and assess the situation .
the installation will protect all staff who work alone, who are susceptible to trips and falls, who have health concerns or who work in areas where a mobile signal is weak. our control centre is constantly monitoring each lone worker alarm and can respond to any incident immediately. when you need to employ lone workers this responsibility cannot be taken lightly as each member of staff is at a heightened level of vulnerability compared to the rest of your work force .
violence
means the attempted or actual exercise by a person, other than a worker, of any physical force so as to cause injury to a worker, and includes any threatening statement or behaviour which gives a worker reasonable cause to believe that he or she is at risk of injury .
the lone worker enters details of their location and a time when the possible threat is expected to cease. if the amber alert isn’t cancelled within that set time period, a red alert will automatically be raised .
( 1) a worker with a physical or mental impairment which may affect the worker' s ability to safely perform assigned work must inform his or her supervisor or employer of the impairment, and must not knowingly do work where the impairment may create an undue risk to the worker or anyone else .
lone workers face a disproportionate level of risk as part of their normal working lives than employees who work with colleagues .
( 2) the procedure for checking a worker' s well - being must include the time interval between checks and the procedure to follow in case the worker cannot be contacted, including provisions for emergency rescue .
the alarms may be small and discreet yet they are never out of contact with help and assistance. our lone worker solutions will improve or eradicate failures in risk management and comply with all government legislation regarding the safety of workers .
( 3) the employer must ensure that a worker reporting an injury or adverse symptom as a result of an incident of violence is advised to consult a physician of the worker' s choice for treatment or referral .
working with one of our clients who was spending $ 120, 000 per year using a voice - based safety monitoring solution to monitor a team of 1, 000 employees, we have been able to reduce their cost to just $ 65, 000 using a technology - based real time alert monitoring solution .
the full standard is much more comprehensive, and also considers environmental and people risk. however, in short, if summoning emergency police assistance is necessary, then a bs 8484 compliant device (and lone worker service) is paramount .
( 5) the procedure for checking a worker' s well - being, including time intervals between the checks, must be developed in consultation with the joint committee or the worker health and safety representative, as applicable .
( 4) if a worker must enter an area not normally accessible and that has openings that are a danger, such openings must be guarded or personal fall protection must be used while the worker is in the area .
satellite devices can integrate with safetyline to provide safety monitoring outside of cellular service. while other device types provide more features, satellite devices are well - suited for many environments .
fully understanding who your lone workers are is a crucial first step. lone working roles can be split into three distinct categories, each facing their own set of risks and requiring different types of support. selecting the most appropriate safety device, based on role and risk, is essential .
employees like engineers and drivers often work in high risk and remote environments. the ability for them to check - in to their specific location and call for help, when needed, is paramount. consider: microguard, twig ex, lone worker app, standard mobile .
the first2helpyou service is fully compliant to bs8484: 2016, which is the british standard for the code of practice that lone worker service providers should adhere to. our provision is also fully accredited to nsi gold, supported by our iso9001: 2015 compliant, quality management system .
working with first2helpyou gives your organisation peace of mind that your staff are provided the highest level of lone worker protection. we provide a range of devices and solutions to support the wide range of risks faced by individuals. these range from dedicated discreet devices to phone - based solutions .
“so, not only do real time alerts protect your workforce, they also increase worker productivity and reduce the costs of human error. ”
whatever industry sector you work in, we believe that our insight, helped by our heritage in law enforcement, makes us uniquely placed to work with you to develop the right security and monitoring solution .
( 3) a person must be designated to establish contact with the worker at predetermined intervals and the results must be recorded by the person .
if the employer requires the worker to change into protective work clothing at the workplace, the employer must ensure that adequate change areas are provided .
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( 1) the employer must develop and implement a written procedure for checking the well - being of a worker assigned to work alone or in isolation .
imagine a safety network in which every remote worker is connected. where a worker in distress can be located and assisted by other nearby users on the system. the bc safetylink monitor center offers a progressive approach to safety with the latest and most effective technology that provides live support 24 / 7 / 365 .
instead of having to take time every couple hours to phone in, lone workers can instead touch a button on a mobile app or satellite device to confirm they are safe .
all first2helpyou alerts are monitored 24 / 7 / 365 by first county’s nsi gold alarm receiving centre which meets the requirements of bs5979 and bs8484, the british standards for lone worker monitoring, to ensure help is always there when you require it. in the event of a device activation where there is evidence of violence or criminality, we can utilise the latest npcc (national police chiefs council) guidelines to place a direct call to the local police control room utilising the urn (unique refence number) process, who will respond to the event accordingly .
a man down alert works in the same way as a red alert, though its purpose is to protect lone workers even when they are unable to physically raise an alarm themselves .
by law, lone workers must check in at set times with their employer to confirm they are safe. at many companies a manager or supervisor is tasked with receiving these calls .
our web interface provides a unique set of tools for each type of safetyline user. lone workers can use the web interface to check - in and update their emergency contacts. monitors can respond to emergencies using voice messages, detailed maps, and worker profiles. the web interface gives administrators the ability to adjust user details, policies and procedures .
“the bc safetylink team brings a common sense, small community approach to safety monitoring. they have embraced the use of modern digital safety devices linked to a single monitoring program, which allows them to provide an exceptional quality of service at a much lower cost than traditional voice - only centers. their team is the first to introduce these technologies to northern bc, creating a local safetynet capability, and taking “neighbour - helping - neighbour” to a new level. ”
round the clock protection. we protect thousands of lone workers 24 / 7 / 365 via our alarm receiving centre, fully accredited to bs 5979 (category ii) and secured by design .
employees can create an amber alert prior to commencing a lone working activity that may be risky. for example, an estate agent should do this prior to entering a property with a client .
remote workers can use satellite messaging devices anywhere that they have gps reception. available safetyline features include checking in, ending monitoring, and sending a panic alarm. each action also sends location data to safetyline, making search and rescue possible .
there must be a safe way of entering and leaving each place where work is performed and a worker must not use another way, if the other way is hazardous .
( 2) if a worker is assigned to work alone or in isolation in late night retail premises and there is any risk of harm from a violent act to the worker, then, in addition to any other obligations the employer has under sections 4. 20. 2 to 4. 23 and 4. 28 to 4. 30 ,
smartphones provide lone workers with the most features, and the best user experience. safetyline provides smartphone apps for all major platforms. currently supported platforms include iphone, android, blackberry, and windows phone .
working alone can leave individuals vulnerable with many lone workers frequently abused or attacked in the uk, there are also environmental risks with thousands of deaths and serious injuries caused by slips and falls recorded every year .
osha states 1915. 84 (a) “except as provided in 1915. 51 (c) (3), “whenever an employee is working alone, such as in a confined space or isolated location, the employer shall account for each employee. ” the gps technology that can be activated through a number of mobile applications allows for real - time monitoring of employee locations. in using such technology, employers are proactively improving safety protocols while accounting for lone workers with certainty .
( b) measures are taken, where practicable, to control the risk of entrapment or engulfment and, if the risk is not eliminated, the worker uses a lifeline and harness of a type that will keep the worker in a position so as to be able to be rescued and is continuously tended by a standby person who is equipped for and capable of effecting immediate rescue .
note: high risk activities require shorter time intervals between checks. the preferred method for checking is visual or two - way voice contact, but where such a system is not practicable, a one - way system which allows the worker to call or signal for help and which will send a call for help if the worker does not reset the device after a predetermined interval is acceptable .
in 2017 alone, we facilitated 3, 340, 931 safety check - ins from lone workers across the country. additionally, 3 out of 4 workers felt safer on the job just knowing that safetyline was in reach .
( 2) if the risk assessment required by subsection (1) shows a need for evacuation or rescue, appropriate written procedures must be developed and implemented, and a worker assigned to coordinate their implementation .
( 4) a worker not covered by part 31 (firefighting), who is assigned to firefighting duties, must be physically capable of performing the assigned duties safely and effectively before being permitted to do them .
a worker must not be permitted to enter or work in an area if visibility in the area is restricted by the presence of smoke, steam or other substance in the atmosphere, unless appropriate safe work procedures are followed .
( 1) a worker involved in the installation, maintenance or removal of a guardrail system described in section 1 [ scope ] must use a fall protection system if required by part 11 [ fall protection ] of this regulation .
paul turner is vp of sales and marketing at aware360, bc safetylink’s workalone platform provider and a leading lone work solutions provider. we help to we help hundreds of businesses become more efficient, increase revenue while keeping their employees safe. you can contact paul turner here .
( 1) the employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to a risk of msi is educated in risk identification related to the work, including the recognition of early signs and symptoms of msis and their potential health effects .
( 2) the employer must ensure that a worker to be assigned to work which requires specific measures to control the risk of msi is trained in the use of those measures, including, where applicable, work procedures, mechanical aids and personal protective equipment .
in the third part of our january tech check, we’re looking at technologies available to protect lone workers. safetyline supports a variety of technologies, which means that you may have a tough decision when it comes to purchasing devices. in this guide, we’ll break down the capabilities of each device, and outline some common usage scenarios .
( 1) an employer must ensure that a worker does not work in an indoor area where the activities referred to in section 4. 81 (a) are permitted under section 4. 23 (2) (a) or (b) of the tobacco and vapour products control regulation unless
4. 20. 1 definition 4. 20. 2 hazard identification, elimination and control 4. 21 procedures for checking well - being of worker 4. 22 training 4. 22. 1 late night retail safety procedures and requirements 4. 22. 2 mandatory prepayment for fuel 4. 23 annual reviews of procedures
safetyline works with the devices you already have. ideally you won’t have to buy any new equipment. we hope that you find this guide useful of you do find yourself buying devices for your lone workers. focus on the environment your workers will access safetyline from, and the communications available. make sure that the devices you choose provide value to your organization and can be used for functions other than safetyline .
if a worker is employed on stilts or work platforms, or is otherwise elevated above the floor, and the effective height of guardrails, walls, or barricades is thus reduced to less than the height specified in section 4. 54, additional guardrails must be installed or a personal fall protection system must be used in accordance with the relevant requirements contained in part 11 (fall protection) .
4. 1 safe workplace 4. 1. 1 avalanche risk assessment and safety plan 4. 1. 2 avalanche risk assessment and safety plan exception 4. 2 safe buildings and structures 4. 3 safe machinery and equipment 4. 4 conformity to standards 4. 5 manuals and information 4. 6 reassembly 4. 7 information on rated capacity 4. 8 rated capacity 4. 9 inspection and maintenance records 4. 10 authorization 4. 11 startup 4. 12 circumvention of safeguards
4. 13 risk assessment 4. 14 emergency procedures 4. 15 maintenance of equipment [ repealed ] 4. 16 training 4. 17 notification of fire departments 4. 18 notification of utility service providers
4. 19 physical or mental impairment 4. 20 impairment by alcohol, drug or other substance
4. 27 definition 4. 28 risk assessment 4. 29 procedures and policies 4. 30 instruction of workers 4. 31 advice to consult physician
4. 32 access to work areas 4. 33 arrangement of work areas 4. 34 restricted entry 4. 35 door installations 4. 36 glass 4. 37 restricted visibility 4. 38 extreme temperatures 4. 39 slipping and tripping hazards 4. 40 wet floors 4. 41 waste material 4. 42 cleaning with compressed air
4. 46 definition 4. 47 risk identification 4. 48 risk assessment 4. 49 risk factors 4. 50 risk control 4. 51 education and training 4. 52 evaluation 4. 53 consultation
4. 54 definitions 4. 55 guardrail locations 4. 56 exceptions 4. 57 elevated workers 4. 58 specifications for guards and guardrails 4. 58. 1 temporary removal of guardrails 4. 59 floor and roof openings 4. 60 toeboards 4. 61 walkways 4. 62 handrails on stairways 4. 63 vehicle travel areas schedule 4 - a worksafebc standard - guardrails using rope or other non - rigid material
4. 64 definitions 4. 65 illumination levels table 4 - 1: illumination levels for task categories 4. 66 means of illumination 4. 67 brightness, reflectance and glare 4. 68 illumination measurement 4. 69 emergency lighting
4. 70 application 4. 71 submitting plans 4. 72 design and operation 4. 73 building modifications 4. 74 distribution 4. 75 balancing 4. 76 ventilation openings 4. 77 discharged air 4. 78 preventive maintenance 4. 79 investigation 4. 80 temperature and humidity
a workplace must be planned, constructed, used and maintained to protect from danger any person working at the workplace .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 258 / 2008, effective january 1, 2009. ]
avalanche safety program
means the program referred to in subsection (6) .
( 2) subject to section 4. 1. 2, if a person working at a workplace may be exposed to a risk associated with an avalanche, the employer must ensure that no work is carried out at the workplace until
( b) if the avalanche risk assessment indicates that a person working at the workplace will be exposed to a risk associated with an avalanche, a written avalanche safety plan is developed and implemented .
( 3) the avalanche risk assessment must be conducted by a qualified person .
( f) the nature of the workplace and the buildings and structures at the workplace .
( 5) the avalanche safety plan must be developed by a qualified person and, subject to subsection (6), must include measures to eliminate the risks associated with an avalanche .
( c) safe work procedures to be followed by persons working at the workplace .
( 7) the employer must make a copy of the avalanche safety program readily available to each person who administers or implements the avalanche safety program for the workplace .
( b) make changes to the avalanche risk assessment and the avalanche safety plan, as considered necessary by the qualified person, to reflect the current hazards and risks associated with an avalanche in the area of the workplace .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 199 / 2014, effective february 1, 2015. ]
( 1) section 4. 1. 1 does not apply to work carried out to evaluate whether a person working at the workplace may be exposed to a risk associated with an avalanche .
( ii) is trained in the procedures referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection .
( c) the requirements the person referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection must comply with when using equipment .
( 5) a person carrying out work to which subsection (2) applies must comply with the safe work procedures required under subsection (3) .
the employer must ensure that each building and temporary or permanent structure in a workplace is capable of withstanding any stresses likely to be imposed on it .
( 3) a tool, machine or piece of equipment determined to be unsafe for use must be identified in a manner which will ensure it is not inadvertently returned to service until it is made safe for use .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 312 / 2003, effective october 29, 2003. ]
[ amended by b. c. reg. 243 / 2006, effective january 1, 2007. ]
( 1) if this regulation requires that a tool, machine or piece of equipment manufactured before april 15, 1998 must meet a code or standard, the tool, machine or piece of equipment must conform to the edition of the code or standard referred to in this regulation or the edition of the code or standard published at the time the tool, machine or piece of equipment was manufactured, subject only to the modification or upgrading specified to be necessary in this regulation or in a directive issued by the board .
( b) practices, procedures or rules of the board or another agency, the person may, as an alternative, comply with another practice, procedure or rule acceptable to the board .
[ enacted by b. c. reg 253 / 2001; effective: january 28, 2002. ]
[ amended by b. c. reg. 312 / 2003, effective october 29, 2003. ]
( b) the supplier has provided sufficient information to identify the standard or standards to which the tool, machine or equipment has been manufactured .
* see also sections 115 (1) (b), 116 (1) (b), 117 (1) (c), and 120 of the workers compensation act .
if machinery, equipment or a structure is dismantled in whole or in part, and subsequently re - assembled, it must be checked by a qualified person and determined to be safe before operation or use .
( b) the information, in written form, must be available to the operator .
( 1) unless provided elsewhere in this regulation, the rated capacity or rated load of a machine or piece of equipment is that specified by the manufacturer of the machine or piece of equipment based on its design .
( e) in the opinion of the board, the provision of such certification is deemed necessary .
( 1) if this regulation requires a machine or piece of equipment to have an inspection and maintenance record, then an effective written or other permanent recording system or log must be immediately available to the equipment operator and to any other person involved with inspection and maintenance of the equipment .
( c) contain an entry signed by the person responsible for any test, inspection, modification, repair or maintenance performed on the equipment, summarizing the work done, indicating the status of the equipment or machine for further use, and if appropriate, noting where a detailed record of the test, inspection, modification, repair or maintenance can be obtained .
( 3) if this regulation requires a machine or piece of equipment to have inspection and maintenance records, then detailed reports of inspection, maintenance, repairs and modifications must be kept for the duration of the service life of the machine or equipment and must be reasonably available to the workplace and made available, upon request, to the operator and to anyone else involved in the operation, inspection, testing or maintenance of the equipment .
( 1) a machine or piece of equipment may only be operated by authorized persons .
( 2) a person must not be authorized to operate a machine or piece of equipment until the person has been adequately instructed and trained, and has demonstrated an ability to safely operate it .
( b) no person will be exposed to undue risk by putting the equipment, machinery or work process into operation .
a person must not intentionally remove, impair, or render ineffective any safeguard provided for the protection of workers, except as permitted by this regulation .
( 1) the employer must conduct a risk assessment in any workplace in which a need to rescue or evacuate workers may arise .
( f) workplaces where there are persons who require physical assistance to be moved .
( 1) emergency means of escape must be provided from any work area in which the malfunctioning of equipment or a work process could create an immediate danger to workers and the regular means of exit could become dangerous or unusable .
( 2) emergency exit routes must be designed and marked to provide quick and unimpeded exit .
( 3) at least once each year emergency drills must be held to ensure awareness and effectiveness of emergency exit routes and procedures, and a record of the drills must be kept .
( 1) all workers must be given adequate instruction in the fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures applicable to their workplace .
( 2) workers assigned to firefighting duties in their workplace must be given adequate training, by a qualified instructor, in fire suppression methods, fire prevention, emergency procedures, organization and chain of command, firefighting crew safety and communications applicable to their workplace .
( 3) retraining for firefighting duties must be provided periodically, but not less than once a year .
( b) which is not within the service area of a fire department .
[ amended by b. c. reg. 30 / 2015, effective august 4, 2015. ]
if work activities conducted by or on behalf of an employer cause a utility service to be hit or damaged, the employer must notify the owner of the utility service without delay .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 312 / 2010, effective february 1, 2011. ]
( 1) a person must not enter or remain at any workplace while the person' s ability to work is affected by alcohol, a drug or other substance so as to endanger the person or anyone else .
( 2) the employer must not knowingly permit a person to remain at any workplace while the person' s ability to work is affected by alcohol, a drug or other substance so as to endanger the person or anyone else .
( 3) a person must not remain at a workplace if the person' s behaviour is affected by alcohol, a drug or other substance so as to create an undue risk to workers, except where such a workplace has as one of its purposes the treatment or confinement of such persons .
note: in the application of sections 4. 19 and 4. 20, workers and employers need to consider the effects of prescription and non - prescription drugs, and fatigue, as potential sources of impairment. there is a need for disclosure of potential impairment from any source, and for adequate supervision of work to ensure reported or observed impairment is effectively managed .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 318 / 2007, effective february 1, 2008. ]
( b) if it is not practicable to eliminate the hazard, to minimize the risk from the hazard .
( 3) for purposes of subsection (2) (b), the employer must minimize the risk from the hazard to the lowest level practicable using engineering controls, administrative controls or a combination of engineering and administrative controls .
( 4) in addition to checks at regular intervals, a check at the end of the work shift must be done .
[ amended by b. c. reg. 318 / 2007, effective february 1, 2008. ]
late night hours
means any time between 11: 00 p. m. and 6: 00 a. m. ;
violence prevention program
means a program implemented under subsection (2) (b) (iii) .
( iii) implement a violence prevention program in accordance with subsections (2. 1) to (2. 3) .
( 2. 2) by the end of the first year of the implementation of a violence prevention program and by the end of every second year after that first year, the employer must receive a security audit report, in writing, from an independent qualified person confirming that the program meets all of the requirements under subsection (2. 1) .
( 2. 3) the written security audit report referred to in subsection (2. 2) must be
for a period beginning on or immediately after the date the report is received and ending no earlier than the date on which the next report is posted .
( b) if the employer implements a violence prevention program, the procedures, policies and work environment arrangements referred to in subsection (2. 1) .
( i) follow the procedures, policies and work environment arrangements referred to in subsection (2. 1), and
( ii) wear, during late night hours, the personal emergency transmitter referred to in subsection (2. 1) (g) (ii) .
[ amended by b. c. reg. 312 / 2010, effective february 1, 2011. ]
[ amended by b. c. reg. 230 / 2011, effective april 15, 2012. ]
an employer must require that customers prepay for fuel sold in gas stations and other retail fueling outlets .
the procedures referred to in sections 4. 21 and 4. 22. 1 (2) (a) and, if a violence prevention program is implemented, the procedures, policies and work environment arrangements referred to in section 4. 22. 1 (2. 1), must be reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if there is
( b) a report that the procedures, policies or work environment arrangements, as applicable, are not working effectively .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 230 / 2011, effective april 15, 2012. ]
( b) horseplay, practical jokes, unnecessary running or jumping or similar conduct .
a person must not engage in any improper activity or behaviour at a workplace that might create or constitute a hazard to themselves or to any other person .
improper activity or behaviour must be reported and investigated as required by part 3 (rights and responsibilities) .
( 1) a risk assessment must be performed in any workplace in which a risk of injury to workers from violence arising out of their employment may be present .
if a risk of injury to workers from violence is identified by an assessment performed under section 4. 28 the employer must
( b) if elimination of the risk to workers is not possible, establish procedures, policies and work environment arrangements to minimize the risk to workers .
* see part 3 (occupational health and safety) of the workers compensation act and part 3 (rights and responsibilities) of the ohs regulation .
( 1) an employer must inform workers who may be exposed to the risk of violence of the nature and extent of the risk .
( 2) the duty to inform workers in subsection (1) includes a duty to provide information related to the risk of violence from persons who have a history of violent behaviour and whom workers are likely to encounter in the course of their work .
note: the requirements for risk assessment, procedures and policies, the duty to respond to incidents and to instruct workers are based on the recognition of violence in the workplace as an occupational hazard. this hazard is to be addressed by the occupational health and safety program following the same procedures required by this occupational health & safety regulation to address other workplace hazards .
( 1) a work area must be arranged to allow the safe movement of people, equipment and materials .
( 2) if, to ensure safety, an aisle or passageway is designated for pedestrian traffic, the route must be clearly indicated by markings or other effective means and, where practicable, floor or grade markings must be used .
hazardous areas not intended to be accessible to workers must be secured by locked doors or equivalent means of security, and must not be entered unless safe work procedures are developed and followed .
( 2) if a door installed in a workplace swings towards a stair, the full arc of its swing must be over a landing .
( 3) a double - acting swing door must permit a person approaching the door to see any person approaching from the opposite side so as not to endanger their safety .
( 4) a glass or transparent door must have hardware, bars or markings so that its presence and position are readily apparent .
( 2) a panel, window or sidelight made of glass or similar transparent material, which could be mistaken for a doorway, must have bars or markings so that its presence and position are readily apparent .
( 2) if an extreme temperature source is necessarily exposed due to the work process, safe work procedures must be established, and workers must be instructed in those procedures and must wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment .
( 1) floors, platforms, ramps, stairs and walkways available for use by workers must be maintained in a state of good repair and kept free of slipping and tripping hazards .
( 2) if such areas are taken out of service the employer must take reasonable means for preventing entry or use .
if a work process results in a liquid accumulating on the floor or grade surface in a work area and the liquid creates a slipping or other hazard, floor drains or other suitable means must be used to control the hazard .
refuse, spills and waste material must not be allowed to accumulate so as to constitute a hazard .
( 1) compressed air or steam must not be used for blowing dust, chips, or other substances from equipment, materials and structures if any person could be exposed to the jet, or to the material it expels or propels and an injury or health hazard due to fire, explosion or other cause is likely to result .
( 2) subject to subsection (4) compressed air may not be used for blowing harmful or hazardous dusts or other harmful substances from clothing being worn by workers .
( 3) if clothing is to be cleaned before leaving the work area, suitable cleaning equipment must be used .
( a) the substances have an exposure limit greater than 1. 0 mg / m 3, as established by section 5. 48 ,
( c) the compressed air supply pressure is limited to a pressure of 70 kpa gauge (10 psig), or safety nozzles which have the same pressure limiting effect are used .
[ amended by b. c. reg. 315 / 2003, effective october 29, 2003. ]
( 1) material and equipment must be placed, stacked or stored in a stable and secure manner .
( 2) stacked material or containers must be stabilized as necessary by interlocking, strapping or other effective means of restraint to protect the safety of workers .
( 1) in this section ,
storage rack
means a combination of steel frames, beams and associated accessories used, once assembled into a structure, to support materials and products, including, for example, a pallet rack or cantilever rack, but excludes shelving and display fixtures used for retail purposes .
( b) under 2. 4 m (8 ft) in height, if the materials and products are loaded on or unloaded off the storage rack by other than manual means .
( c) used in accordance with the specifications and instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .
( 4) the employer must ensure that a qualified person installs and uninstalls the storage rack, in whole or in part, in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .
( 5) the employer must ensure that the instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer for safely loading, unloading and maintaining the storage rack are readily available in the workplace to workers .
( 6) the employer must ensure that the rated capacity of the storage rack is clearly posted near the storage rack and readily visible to workers .
( 7) the employer must ensure that any structural modification, including reconfiguration, of the storage rack is carried out in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .
( b) wear, corrosion, damage, missing or incompatible parts, and signs of fatigue are repaired or replaced in accordance with the specifications and instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .
[ enacted by b. c. reg. 143 / 2017, effective january 1, 2018. ]
note: see part 9 (confined spaces) for requirements to control the risk of entrapment or engulfment in a confined space .
an area in which material may be dropped, dumped or spilled must be guarded to prevent inadvertent entry by workers, or protected by adequate covers and guarding .
the purpose of sections 4. 46 to 4. 53 is to eliminate or, if that is not practicable, minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury to workers .
note: worksafebc provides publications to assist with implementing the ergonomics (msi) requirements. preventing musculoskeletal injury (msi): a guide for employers and joint committees provides a msi prevention process to assist with the application of the ergonomics requirements along with procedures to investigate incidents of msi and a table of common control measures. understanding the risks of musculoskeletal injury (msi) is intended to help employers with the requirements of section 4. 51 (1) to educate workers in risk identification, signs and symptoms of msi, and their potential health effects .
musculoskeletal injury
or
msi
means an injury or disorder of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels or related soft tissue including a sprain, strain and inflammation, that may be caused or aggravated by work .
the employer must identify factors in the workplace that may expose workers to a risk of musculoskeletal injury (msi) .
when factors that may expose workers to a risk of msi have been identified, the employer must ensure that the risk to workers is assessed .
( 1) the employer must eliminate or, if that is not practicable, minimize the risk of msi to workers .
( 2) personal protective equipment may only be used as a substitute for engineering or administrative controls if it is used in circumstances in which those controls are not practicable .
( 3) the employer must, without delay, implement interim control measures when the introduction of permanent control measures will be delayed .
( 1) the employer must monitor the effectiveness of the measures taken to comply with the ergonomics (msi) requirements and ensure they are reviewed at least annually .
( b) a representative sample of the workers who are required to carry out the work being assessed .
guardrail
means a guard consisting of a top rail 102 cm to 112 cm (40 in to 44 in) above the work surface, and a midrail located approximately midway between the underside of the top rail and the top of the toeboard, if one is provided, or the work surface if no toeboard is provided .
( d) if a stairway ends in direct proximity to dangerous traffic or other hazard to prevent inadvertent entry into the dangerous area .
( c) to a movable work platform or scaffold, as those terms are defined in section 13. 1, if the movable work platform or scaffold meets the requirements set out in section 13. 2 (1) (a) and (b) and (2) that apply in respect of guardrails on the movable work platform or scaffold .
[ amended by b. c. reg. 9 / 2017, effective may 1, 2017. ]
( 1) guards in a building must be appropriate for the use and occupancy of the area .
( 2) guards in areas not part of a building must meet the applicable criteria of subsections (3) to (5), or other standard acceptable to the board .
( 3) unless otherwise permitted by subsections (4) and (4. 1), guardrails must be installed to withstand a load applied horizontally and normal to the span of the rail, of 550 n (125 lbs) applied at any point along the rail, and a vertical, downward load of 1. 5 kn per m (100 lbs per ft) along the top rail, but the horizontal and vertical loads need not be considered to act simultaneously.
lone worker monitoring is the practice of monitoring the safety of employees who may be exposed to risk due to work conditions in which they are located out of sight and sound from a person who may be able to offer aid in the event of an emergency . 
lone worker monitoring is the practice of monitoring the safety of employees who may be exposed to risk due to work conditions in which they are located out of sight and sound from a person who may be able to offer aid in the event of an emergency.
lone worker monitoring is the practice of monitoring the safety of employees who may be exposed to risk due to work conditions in which they are located out of sight and sound from a person who may be able to offer aid in the event of an emergency.