Saskatchewan Working Alone and Safety Course 2026

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which section of Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 covers working alone or at an isolated place of employment?

   • ASection 3-24
   • BSection 9-22
   • CSection 25-12
   • DSection 3-31
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   Answer: A. Section 3-24

   Section 3-24 of the regulations sets the rules for working alone or at an isolated place of employment.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Under section 3-24, when does a Saskatchewan worker "work alone"?

   • AOnly on night shifts between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
   • BWhenever no supervisor is in the same room
   • COnly when they work outdoors, away from any buildings
   • DAlone at the site, with help not readily available
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   Answer: D. Alone at the site, with help not readily available

   The regulations define working alone as being the only worker of the employer or contractor at the worksite, where assistance is not readily available in case of injury, ill health or emergency.

3. Question 3 of 25

   When a guard must work alone, who must the employer consult while identifying the risks?

   • AThe security licensing registrar in Regina
   • BThe committee, the representative or the workers
   • COnly the client who hired the security company for the site
   • DNobody, because the employer decides alone
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   Answer: B. The committee, the representative or the workers

   Section 3-24(2) requires the employer to identify the risks in consultation with the committee, the representative, or the workers.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What must the steps an employer takes for a lone worker always include under section 3-24(4)?

   • AA second guard working on every shift at the site
   • BAn effective way to communicate, like a radio or phone
   • CExtra pay for every hour spent working alone
   • DA company patrol vehicle parked at the worksite
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   Answer: B. An effective way to communicate, like a radio or phone

   The steps must include an effective communication system: radio, phone or cellular phone, or any other means that works for the risks.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Section 3-24 lists measures an employer may also use for lone workers. Which is one of them?

   • AOvertime pay for every hour worked alone
   • BA transfer to day shifts after one month of night work
   • CLonger shifts with fewer breaks
   • DEmergency supplies for travel in extreme cold
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   Answer: D. Emergency supplies for travel in extreme cold

   Other possible steps include regular contact, limits on activities, training standards, personal protective equipment, safe work procedures and emergency supplies for travel in extreme cold or other bad weather.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Under section 3-27, what makes a store "late night retail premises" in Saskatchewan?

   • AIt has a security guard on duty every night of the week
   • BIt sells to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
   • CIt sells alcohol to the public after 9 p.m.
   • DIt has more than 10 workers on a shift
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   Answer: B. It sells to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

   Section 3-27 defines late night retail premises as a place open to the public for retail sales between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

7. Question 7 of 25

   When one worker works alone in late night retail premises between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., what must the employer provide?

   • ACheck-ins and a personal emergency transmitter
   • BOnly a written warning about the risks
   • CA second worker on every overnight shift
   • DNothing extra beyond normal store rules
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   Answer: A. Check-ins and a personal emergency transmitter

   Section 3-27 requires a check-in system with a written procedure and a personal emergency transmitter that signals for emergency response.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Section 3-26 lists places of employment that need a written violence policy statement. Which of these is on the list?

   • ABookkeeping offices
   • BSecurity services
   • CFarms
   • DSoftware development
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   Answer: B. Security services

   Security services are listed in section 3-26(2), along with police, corrections, health care, late night retail, financial, taxi and transit services, among others.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How often must a Saskatchewan violence policy be reviewed?

   • AEvery 3 years, and revised if needed
   • BOnly after a violent incident has happened
   • CNever
   • DEvery 10 years
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   Answer: A. Every 3 years, and revised if needed

   Section 3-26 requires the policy to be reviewed and, if necessary, revised every 3 years.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does a Saskatchewan violence policy statement have to recommend to a worker exposed to a violent incident?

    • ASign a waiver
    • BConsult their physician
    • CTake no action
    • DTake a week of unpaid leave
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    Answer: B. Consult their physician

    Section 3-26(3)(h) requires a recommendation that any worker exposed to a violent incident consult the worker's physician.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Under section 3-25, what must a Saskatchewan employer do with its written harassment policy?

    • AGive it only to managers and supervisors
    • BWrite it only after a worker complains
    • CImplement it and post a copy in a conspicuous place
    • DKeep it locked in the manager's office where only managers see it
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    Answer: C. Implement it and post a copy in a conspicuous place

    Section 3-25(2) requires the employer to implement the harassment policy and post a copy in a conspicuous place.

12. Question 12 of 25

    In Saskatchewan, what kind of work may a worker refuse?

    • AA task they reasonably believe is unusually dangerous
    • BAny shift that falls on a weekend
    • CAny shift that is longer than 8 hours
    • DAny task that is outside their job title or job description
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    Answer: A. A task they reasonably believe is unusually dangerous

    Workers may refuse a specific job or task they have reasonable grounds to believe is unusually dangerous to themselves or others.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the first step when refusing unusually dangerous work in Saskatchewan?

    • AWait quietly for the committee to act
    • BLeave the site right away and go home to report it
    • CTell your supervisor what you think is dangerous
    • DCall 911 and wait for police
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    Answer: C. Tell your supervisor what you think is dangerous

    Saskatchewan's steps for a work refusal start with telling your supervisor or employer what you are refusing and why, ideally in writing.

14. Question 14 of 25

    While a work refusal is being dealt with, where should the worker be?

    • AAt home until the matter is settled
    • BAt the nearest OHS office
    • CAt the worksite, unless allowed to leave
    • DAt the client's main office
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    Answer: C. At the worksite, unless allowed to leave

    The province says the worker should stay at the worksite unless the employer gives permission to leave.

15. Question 15 of 25

    If the supervisor cannot resolve a refusal, the occupational health committee investigates. How must the committee decide?

    • ABy a unanimous vote
    • BBy the employer alone
    • CBy the worker co-chair alone
    • DBy a majority vote
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    Answer: A. By a unanimous vote

    The committee's decision on a work refusal must be unanimous, either for or against the refusal.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A refusal is still not resolved. Who should the worker contact next?

    • AThe local fire chief's office
    • BThe Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards
    • CThe Occupational Health and Safety Division
    • DThe Workers' Compensation Board
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    Answer: C. The Occupational Health and Safety Division

    The worker calls Occupational Health and Safety at 1-800-567-7233, and an occupational health officer investigates and issues a written decision.

17. Question 17 of 25

    How long does a worker have to appeal an occupational health officer's decision in Saskatchewan?

    • A1 year
    • B24 hours
    • CThere is no appeal
    • D15 business days
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    Answer: D. 15 business days

    An appeal must be filed in writing with the Director of Occupational Health and Safety within 15 business days.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Under section 3-35 of The Saskatchewan Employment Act, what may an employer NOT do to a worker for using their safety rights?

    • AFire, warn, suspend or demote them for it
    • BAsk the committee to look into it
    • CFix the hazard they reported
    • DAsk them to put the refusal in writing
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    Answer: A. Fire, warn, suspend or demote them for it

    Section 3-35 bans discriminatory action, such as firing, warnings, suspension, demotion or loss of wages, for exercising safety rights.

19. Question 19 of 25

    When must a Saskatchewan workplace have an occupational health committee?

    • AWhen it has 10 or more workers
    • BOnly if it is a factory
    • CWhen it has 2 or more workers
    • DWhen it has 50 or more workers
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    Answer: A. When it has 10 or more workers

    Workplaces with 10 or more workers must have an occupational health committee.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which accident must an employer report to Occupational Health and Safety as soon as reasonably possible?

    • AA possible death, or 72 hours or more in hospital
    • BA paper cut that needs a bandage
    • CA small cut treated with first aid on site
    • DA worker missing one shift because of a bad cold or flu
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    Answer: A. A possible death, or 72 hours or more in hospital

    Section 2-2 of the regulations requires notice of accidents that cause or may cause death or need in-patient hospital admission for 72 hours or more.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What number is used to report serious injuries and unsafe work to Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety?

    • A1-844-SK-HIWAY
    • B311
    • C811
    • D1-800-567-7233
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    Answer: D. 1-800-567-7233

    The Occupational Health and Safety line is 1-800-567-7233 (1-800-567-SAFE). For serious injury reports, press 1; it is monitored 24/7.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Under section 2-3 of the regulations, when must an employer report a dangerous occurrence?

    • AAs soon as reasonably possible, even if no one was hurt
    • BOnly if a worker was hurt in the incident
    • COnly if the client asks for a report
    • DWithin 30 days, as part of the yearly safety report to OHS
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    Answer: A. As soon as reasonably possible, even if no one was hurt

    Dangerous occurrences must be reported as soon as reasonably possible whether or not a worker is injured.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Under section 52 of The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013, how soon must an employer notify the WCB of an injury that stops a worker earning full wages or needs medical aid?

    • AWithin five days after learning of it
    • BOnly if the worker asks the employer to
    • CWithin one year after the injury
    • DWithin six months after the injury
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    Answer: A. Within five days after learning of it

    Section 52 requires the employer to notify the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board in writing within five days after becoming aware of such an injury.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You hurt your back on a patrol. What does WorkSafe Saskatchewan's guide for new workers tell you to do?

    • ATell your employer right away and file a W1 soon
    • BWait a few weeks to see if it heals first
    • CReport it only if you have to miss a shift because of it
    • DTell a co-worker and keep working
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    Answer: A. Tell your employer right away and file a W1 soon

    The guide says to report the incident to your employer immediately and file a W1 with the WCB as soon as possible.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A lone guard misses a scheduled check-in. What should the person monitoring the check-ins do first?

    • ADelete the missed check-in from the record
    • BAssume the guard is busy and try calling again much later
    • CWait until the end of the shift to follow up
    • DTry to reach the guard now and follow the written steps
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    Answer: D. Try to reach the guard now and follow the written steps

    A check-in system only protects workers if a missed call is acted on quickly, using the employer's written procedure.

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