Lone Worker Safety Course for Security Guards 2026

This course is for security guards who work alone, such as night guards, mobile patrol officers and concierge staff. It explains what working alone means, what provincial safety laws expect, how check-in systems work and how to stay safe during a shift.

Formation
Canada
25 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 15 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsLone Worker Safety Course: Lessons : environ 15 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

Explain what working alone or in isolation means
Describe what employers must do for lone workers in BC, Alberta and Ontario
Use a check-in system correctly, including the end-of-shift check
Follow the right steps when a check-in is missed
Plan a safer shift, from arrival to handover

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

À savoir avant l’examen

In BC, working alone or in isolation means working where help would not be readily available in an emergency, or if you are injured or ill.
BC employers must have a written check-in procedure with set time intervals, a named person who makes contact, and a check at the end of the shift.
BC regulations set no fixed check-in interval; higher-risk work needs shorter intervals, and procedures must be reviewed at least once a year.
Alberta requires a hazard assessment for working alone and an effective way to communicate, with contact at regular intervals suited to the hazards.
In Ontario, an employer's workplace violence program must include ways for workers to summon immediate assistance.

Questions fréquentes

How often should a lone security guard check in?

There is no single national number. The interval is set by the employer based on the risks of the post, and higher-risk work needs more frequent checks. In BC, the interval must be set with input from the worker and the safety committee or representative.

What happens if I miss a check-in?

The person monitoring you should try to reach you, then follow the written plan. That usually means sending someone to check on you and calling 911 if you still cannot be reached.

Do all provinces have working alone rules?

Not in the same way. BC and Alberta have specific working alone rules. Ontario covers the risk mainly through its workplace violence rules. Check the rules where you work.

Is a cell phone enough for a lone worker?

Only if it works reliably at your site and is part of a check-in system. In places with poor coverage, use a radio, satellite device or another backup.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.