Does Nunavut have a working alone law?

Yes. Section 33 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations requires employers to identify hazards of lone or isolated work, reduce the risks and set up an effective communication system.

How often must a lone guard check in?

The regulations do not set one interval. The WSCC Working Alone Code says the hazard assessment sets the frequency, with more frequent check-ins for higher-risk work such as nights.

How do I refuse unsafe work in Nunavut?

Report the refusal to your employer or supervisor right away. If the danger is not fixed, the safety committee or a delegate of the Chief Safety Officer investigates within 24 hours.

How do I report a workplace injury in Nunavut?

Tell your employer right away and send a Worker's Report of Injury to the WSCC as soon as possible. The Nunavut toll-free line is 1-877-404-4407.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

Nunavut Working Alone and Safety Course 2026

Question 1 of 25

Which two laws set out workplace safety rules in Nunavut?

The Motor Vehicles Act and the Fire Safety Act
The Safety Act and the OHS Regulations
The Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Act
The Canada Labour Code and the Criminal Code

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Answer: B. The Safety Act and the OHS Regulations

Nunavut's safety law is the Safety Act, with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations made under it.

Question 2 of 25

Which organization handles workplace injury claims and safety enforcement in Nunavut?

The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
The Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
The Commission des normes (CNESST)

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Answer: A. The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission

The WSCC serves both Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.

Question 3 of 25

Under the Safety Act, who appoints the Chief Safety Officer?

The RCMP in Iqaluit
Each employer separately
The Commission (the WSCC)
The local hamlet council

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Answer: C. The Commission (the WSCC)

Section 18(1) of the Safety Act says the Commission (the WSCC) shall appoint a Chief Safety Officer.

Question 4 of 25

Under section 5 of Nunavut's Safety Act, what must every worker do?

Take reasonable care for their own and others' safety
Buy all of their own safety gear and boots
Write the company's health and safety policy
Inspect other employers' work sites each month

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Answer: A. Take reasonable care for their own and others' safety

Section 5 requires workers to take all reasonable precautions and to use required protective equipment.

Question 5 of 25

Under the current section 33 of Nunavut's OHS Regulations, when is a worker "working alone"?

They are the only worker and no first aider is readily available
Whenever no manager or supervisor is in the building with them
Only between midnight and 6 a.m., on any kind of work site
Only when they work outdoors, away from any heated building

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Answer: A. They are the only worker and no first aider is readily available

The 2021 version of s. 33(1) defines working alone as being the only worker at a work site where a first aider's help is not readily available in case of injury or emergency.

Question 6 of 25

Under Nunavut's OHS Regulations, which of these counts as an isolated work site?

A site normally reached by aircraft
Any site more than 5 km outside Iqaluit
A site with no running water or power
Any site with fewer than five workers

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Answer: A. A site normally reached by aircraft

Section 1 defines an isolated work site as one far from a hospital or medical facility by surface travel, or one where aircraft is the normal or only way to get there.

Question 7 of 25

Under section 33(2), who must the employer consult when identifying hazards for lone work?

The customers of the client the guard protects
The RCMP detachment in the community
Nobody, as the employer decides alone
The safety committee, representative or workers

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Answer: D. The safety committee, representative or workers

Section 33(2) requires consultation with the Committee or representative, or with the worker and other workers if neither is available.

Question 8 of 25

Which of these does section 33(3) list as part of an effective communication system for lone workers?

A paper notebook and nothing else
A whistle the worker can blow for help
A sign on the door saying a worker is inside
A radio, phone or other means that works

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Answer: D. A radio, phone or other means that works

Section 33(3) requires an effective communication system: radio, phone or cellular phone, or any other effective means.

Question 9 of 25

Under the WSCC Working Alone Code of Practice, what sets how often a lone worker checks in?

The worker's mood
The time of year only
The hazard assessment
A fixed national rule of once per shift

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Answer: C. The hazard assessment

The code says check-in frequency comes from the hazard assessment; higher-risk work needs more frequent check-ins.

Question 10 of 25

According to the WSCC Working Alone Code, how often should the written working alone procedure be reviewed?

At least every ten years
Only after someone is hurt
At least every three years
At least once every week

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Answer: C. At least every three years

The code says to review the written procedure at least every three years or sooner if conditions change.

Question 11 of 25

Which task does the WSCC Working Alone Code say must NOT be done alone?

Writing a patrol report
Answering the phone
Work in a confined space
Locking a door

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Answer: C. Work in a confined space

The code lists work that must not be done alone, including confined spaces, live electrical work, work at heights and acutely toxic chemicals.

Question 12 of 25

Under section 35 of Nunavut's OHS Regulations, which type of work is listed as a place where violence may reasonably be expected?

Home bakeries
Security services
Accounting offices
Snow removal

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Answer: B. Security services

Section 35(2)(g) lists security services, along with police, corrections, health care, alcohol sales, taxis and transit.

Question 13 of 25

What must an employer have where violence has occurred or could reasonably be expected?

A guard dog on site during every night shift
A single spoken warning to all staff
Nothing at all, if the site is small
A written policy to deal with potential violence

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Answer: D. A written policy to deal with potential violence

Section 35(3) requires a written violence policy developed after consulting the committee, representative or workers.

Question 14 of 25

Between which hours must a Nunavut late-night retail employer use a check-in system and give workers a personal emergency transmitter?

11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Midnight and 9:00 a.m.

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Answer: A. 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Section 36(4) applies between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Question 15 of 25

Under section 34 of Nunavut's OHS Regulations, can a single incident be harassment?

No, it must happen at least five times
Only if the police are called about it
Only if it happens during a night shift
Yes, if it is serious and has lasting harm

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Answer: D. Yes, if it is serious and has lasting harm

Harassment usually needs repeated conduct, but a single serious occurrence with a lasting harmful effect can also count.

Question 16 of 25

According to the WSCC Harassment Code of Practice, how must a formal harassment complaint be made?

Through a lawyer's letter to the employer
On video, recorded at the workplace
By phone to the RCMP detachment
In writing and signed by the person

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Answer: D. In writing and signed by the person

The code says a formal complaint must be in writing and include the complainant's signature.

Question 17 of 25

At what size must a Nunavut work site have a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee?

100 or more workers for more than a year
10 or more workers for any length of time
20 or more workers for more than 90 days
5 or more workers for more than 30 days

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Answer: C. 20 or more workers for more than 90 days

Section 37 requires a committee where 20 or more workers work or are likely to work for more than 90 days, or when the Chief Safety Officer directs.

Question 18 of 25

A work site has 8 workers and no committee. What does section 39 require?

At least one worker named as OHS representative
Nothing, because the site is too small
A full committee made up of all 8 workers
A WSCC safety officer must work on site

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Answer: A. At least one worker named as OHS representative

Section 39 requires each employer to designate at least one worker as the OHS representative where fewer than 20 work and there is no committee.

Question 19 of 25

Under section 13 of Nunavut's Safety Act, a worker may refuse work they believe would expose them or others to what?

A task they have not done before
An unusual danger
Any boring task
Bad weather of any kind

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Answer: B. An unusual danger

Section 13 allows a refusal where the worker has reason to believe there is an unusual danger to health or safety.

Question 20 of 25

A worker still refuses after the employer's investigation, and the site has a committee. How soon must the committee investigate under section 13?

At the next monthly meeting
Within 7 days
Within 30 days
Within 24 hours

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Answer: D. Within 24 hours

Section 13(5) requires the committee, or the Chief Safety Officer's delegate, to investigate within 24 hours.

Question 21 of 25

What pay does a Nunavut worker receive while a work refusal is being dealt with?

No pay
Half pay
Their regular pay
Pay only if they win the appeal

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Answer: C. Their regular pay

Section 13(8) says the worker keeps their regular pay during this time.

Question 22 of 25

Who makes the final decision on an appeal of a committee's work refusal decision in Nunavut?

The client
The employer
The Chief Safety Officer
The worker's union only

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Answer: C. The Chief Safety Officer

Section 13(9)-(10): the worker or employer may appeal to the Chief Safety Officer, whose decision is final.

Question 23 of 25

Within what time must a Nunavut employer submit the Employer's Report of Incident to the WSCC?

Within thirty calendar days
Within six calendar months
Within one business day
Within three business days

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Answer: D. Within three business days

The WSCC says employers must report the incident within three business days.

Question 24 of 25

Under sections 8 and 9 of Nunavut's OHS Regulations, when must an employer notify the Chief Safety Officer of a serious injury or dangerous occurrence?

At the end of the year
As soon as is reasonably possible
Only if a worker dies
Never; the WSCC finds out on its own

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Answer: B. As soon as is reasonably possible

Both sections require notice as soon as is reasonably possible; a dangerous occurrence must be reported even if nobody is hurt.

Question 25 of 25

After submitting the Employer's Report of Incident to the WSCC, what must the employer give the worker?

A new safety vest and hard hat
A copy of the completed report
A notice that ends their job
A cash payment for the injury

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Answer: B. A copy of the completed report

The WSCC tells employers to give the worker a copy of the completed Employer's Report of Incident.

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