Alberta Working Alone and Safety Course 2026

1. Question 1 of 25

   Under Alberta's OHS Code, which two things together mean a worker is "working alone"?

   • AWorking by yourself, with help not readily available
   • BDriving a company vehicle that has no radio in it
   • CNo manager is on site, and it is after dark
   • DWorking outdoors, more than 50 km from any town
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   Answer: A. Working by yourself, with help not readily available

   Part 28 applies when a worker works by themselves at a work site where assistance is not readily available in an emergency or if they are injured or ill.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which part of Alberta's OHS Code sets the working alone rules?

   • APart 28
   • BPart 10
   • CPart 12
   • DPart 18
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   Answer: A. Part 28

   Part 28 of the OHS Code, "Working Alone," contains section 393 (application) and section 394 (precautions required).

3. Question 3 of 25

   Before assigning a guard to work alone, what must an Alberta employer do first?

   • AGive the guard a pay raise for nights
   • BAsk police to patrol the site more often
   • CBuy the guard a new winter uniform
   • DAssess the hazards of working alone there
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   Answer: D. Assess the hazards of working alone there

   Alberta employers must do a hazard assessment and then eliminate or control the hazards of working alone.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What kind of communication must an Alberta employer normally provide to a lone worker?

   • AA notebook and pen to write down problems
   • BNothing extra, if the worker has a car
   • CA whistle to call people nearby for help
   • DA radio, phone or other electronic device
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   Answer: D. A radio, phone or other electronic device

   The employer must provide an effective means of electronic communication, such as a radio or phone, with the employer or a designate.

5. Question 5 of 25

   How often must an Alberta employer contact a worker who works alone?

   • AOnce a week, at the start of the week
   • BExactly every 2 hours, for all jobs
   • CAt regular intervals that suit the hazards
   • DOnly once, at the end of each shift
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   Answer: C. At regular intervals that suit the hazards

   Alberta does not set one fixed interval. The employer or designate must contact the worker at regular intervals appropriate to the hazards.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Electronic communication is not practicable at a remote Alberta site. What must happen instead?

   • AThe worker works with no contact at all
   • BThe worker leaves a note at the gate each hour
   • CSomeone visits, or the worker checks in at set times
   • DThe site closes until a phone line is added
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   Answer: C. Someone visits, or the worker checks in at set times

   If electronic communication is not practicable, the employer or designate must visit the worker, or the worker must contact them at intervals suited to the hazards.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What must a worker who works alone at an Alberta convenience store or gas station have?

   • AA security camera watching the back room
   • BA trained guard dog kept on the premises
   • CA monitored personal emergency transmitter
   • DA key that opens the store's time lock safe
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   Answer: C. A monitored personal emergency transmitter

   Alberta requires a personal emergency transmitter, monitored by the employer or a designate, worn at all times while working alone at these sites.

8. Question 8 of 25

   An Alberta convenience store is open between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. What must it have?

   • AA guard posted at the door all night
   • BA time lock safe workers cannot open then
   • CBars on every window and door of the store
   • DFree coffee for visiting police officers
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   Answer: B. A time lock safe workers cannot open then

   Stores open between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. need a time lock safe that workers cannot open during those hours, plus limits on high-value items.

9. Question 9 of 25

   When must an Alberta employer repeat a working alone hazard assessment?

   • AOnly after a worker quits
   • BWhen work processes change
   • CNever; one assessment lasts forever
   • DOnly if the worker asks for a raise
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   Answer: B. When work processes change

   Hazard assessments must be repeated at reasonably practicable intervals, when work processes change and before significant changes to the site.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Under Alberta's OHS Act, does "violence" include threats, and domestic or sexual violence?

    • ANo, only physical attacks that cause injury count
    • BNo, only incidents between two coworkers count
    • CYes, threats and domestic or sexual violence count
    • DNo, only incidents that involve a weapon count
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    Answer: C. Yes, threats and domestic or sexual violence count

    Alberta defines violence as threatened, attempted or actual conduct likely to cause physical or psychological injury, including domestic and sexual violence.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Under Alberta's OHS Act, which of these is NOT harassment?

    • ARepeated insulting comments about a worker's religion
    • BUnwelcome sexual comments
    • CA supervisor reasonably managing a worker's performance
    • DBullying a new guard
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    Answer: C. A supervisor reasonably managing a worker's performance

    Harassment excludes reasonable conduct by an employer or supervisor in managing workers or a work site.

12. Question 12 of 25

    An Alberta employer's violence and harassment prevention plan has not been reviewed for a while. When is a review required?

    • AOnly if the business is sold to a new owner
    • BOnly after a worker dies on the job
    • CIf there has been no review in 3 years
    • DEvery 10 years, at the same time as audits
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    Answer: C. If there has been no review in 3 years

    A review is required after an incident that shows a need, a change that affects risk, a request from the committee or representative, or if there has been no review in 3 years.

13. Question 13 of 25

    After investigating a harassment or violence incident, how long must an Alberta employer keep the report?

    • AAt least 2 years
    • B30 days
    • CUntil the worker leaves
    • DIt does not need to be kept
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    Answer: A. At least 2 years

    Alberta employers must keep the investigation report for at least 2 years and give OHS a copy on request.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A guard reports symptoms after being threatened on shift in Alberta. What must the employer advise?

    • AUse only the company's own doctor
    • BWait a month to see if the symptoms go away
    • CTake the rest of the year off without pay
    • DSee a health professional of their choice
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    Answer: D. See a health professional of their choice

    The employer must advise the worker to consult a health professional of the worker's choice for treatment or referral.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What are the three basic rights of workers under Alberta's OHS law?

    • ATo overtime, holidays and paid sick days
    • BTo know, participate and refuse dangerous work
    • CTo vote, to strike and to retire early
    • DTo a uniform, a radio and a company car
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    Answer: B. To know, participate and refuse dangerous work

    Alberta's worker guide lists the right to know, the right to participate and the right to refuse dangerous work.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Alberta lets workers refuse work that involves an "undue hazard." What does that mean?

    • AWork that is outside the worker's job title
    • BA serious and immediate threat to health and safety
    • CAny task that the worker finds boring or dull
    • DAny risk that exists in normal guard work
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    Answer: B. A serious and immediate threat to health and safety

    Alberta describes an undue hazard as a serious and immediate threat to health and safety that the worker observes or experiences at the work site.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You believe a task involves an undue hazard. What is the first thing to do under Alberta's rules?

    • APost about the hazard on social media
    • BQuit your job and leave the site at once
    • CDo the work quickly, then complain later
    • DDon't do it; tell your supervisor right away
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    Answer: D. Don't do it; tell your supervisor right away

    Alberta's steps are: do not do the work, then tell your employer, supervisor or designated person as soon as possible what you are refusing and why.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A guard refuses dangerous work in Alberta. May the employer give the same task to another worker right away?

    • AYes, if the other worker signs a written waiver first
    • BNo, not until the hazard is inspected and dealt with
    • CYes, if the other worker is new to the job
    • DYes, any other worker may be sent at once
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    Answer: B. No, not until the hazard is inspected and dealt with

    Under section 17 and Alberta's guidance, the employer may not assign another worker until the inspection is complete and the hazard is dealt with.

19. Question 19 of 25

    An Alberta worker believes they were disciplined for following the OHS law. How long do they have to file a complaint with an OHS officer?

    • A180 days
    • B5 years
    • C30 days
    • D7 days
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    Answer: A. 180 days

    Section 19 of the OHS Act allows a complaint to an officer within 180 days after the alleged disciplinary action.

20. Question 20 of 25

    An Alberta security company regularly employs 20 or more workers. What does the OHS Act require?

    • ANothing extra
    • BA joint health and safety committee
    • COnly a first aid kit
    • DA health and safety representative only
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    Answer: B. A joint health and safety committee

    Section 13 of the OHS Act requires a joint health and safety committee where an employer regularly employs 20 or more workers.

21. Question 21 of 25

    An Alberta employer regularly employs 5 to 19 workers. What does the OHS Act require?

    • ANothing until there are 50 workers
    • BA full-time safety officer
    • CA health and safety representative
    • DA joint committee with 12 members
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    Answer: C. A health and safety representative

    Section 14 of the OHS Act requires a health and safety representative where an employer regularly employs 5 to 19 workers.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A guard is injured at work in Alberta and admitted to hospital. What must the employer do?

    • ACall the OHS Contact Centre as soon as possible
    • BReport it at the end of the year
    • CNothing, because WCB will tell OHS
    • DWait for the guard to return and ask what happened
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    Answer: A. Call the OHS Contact Centre as soon as possible

    Alberta requires a call to the OHS Contact Centre as soon as possible when a worker is admitted to hospital because of a workplace injury or incident.

23. Question 23 of 25

    How soon must an Alberta employer report a worker's injury to WCB-Alberta?

    • AWithin 72 hours of becoming aware
    • BWithin 6 months of the injury
    • CWithin 30 days of the injury
    • DOnly if the worker asks them to
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    Answer: A. Within 72 hours of becoming aware

    WCB-Alberta says employers must report within 72 hours after becoming aware of an injury or illness.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Under section 5 of Alberta's OHS Act, what must a worker do about an unsafe condition at the site?

    • AFix it alone, even if they are untrained
    • BTell only their coworkers about it
    • CIgnore it if it is not in their own area
    • DReport it to the employer or supervisor
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    Answer: D. Report it to the employer or supervisor

    The OHS Act requires workers to report unsafe or harmful work site acts or conditions to the employer or supervisor.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You refused dangerous work, but your employer has not fixed the danger. Who should you call?

    • AThe Fire Commissioner
    • BYour bank
    • CThe OHS Contact Centre
    • DSecurity Programs
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    Answer: C. The OHS Contact Centre

    Alberta tells workers to call the OHS Contact Centre (1-866-415-8690) if the employer will not stop the dangerous work or the hazard remains.

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