Alberta Working Alone and Safety Course 2026
This course is for security guards in Alberta who work alone on nights, patrols or remote posts. It explains Alberta's working alone rules in Part 28 of the OHS Code, violence and harassment prevention, your right to refuse dangerous work, safety committees, and how injuries are reported to OHS and WCB-Alberta.
In breve
Questo corso gratuito ha circa 30 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 12 ottobre 2026.
Cosa imparerai
- Explain when Alberta's working alone rules apply
- Describe what an employer must provide to a lone worker
- Recognize violence and harassment and the employer's duties after an incident
- Use Alberta's steps to refuse dangerous work
- Know when an incident goes to OHS and when an injury goes to WCB-Alberta
Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: A. Part 28
Part 28 of the OHS Code, "Working Alone," contains section 393 (application) and section 394 (precautions required).
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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: A. At least 2 years
Alberta employers must keep the investigation report for at least 2 years and give OHS a copy on request.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: A. 180 days
Section 19 of the OHS Act allows a complaint to an officer within 180 days after the alleged disciplinary action.
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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: A. Within 72 hours of becoming aware
WCB-Alberta says employers must report within 72 hours after becoming aware of an injury or illness.
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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del test
- Alberta's working alone rules are in Part 28 of the OHS Code and apply when help is not readily available.
- Employers must provide a radio, phone or other electronic communication and contact lone workers at intervals that suit the hazards.
- Lone workers at gas stations and convenience stores must wear a monitored personal emergency transmitter.
- A violence and harassment prevention plan must be reviewed if there has been no review in 3 years.
- Employers must report an injury to WCB-Alberta within 72 hours after becoming aware of it.
- A joint health and safety committee is required where an employer regularly employs 20 or more workers.
Domande frequenti
How often must a lone worker check in under Alberta law?
Alberta does not set one number for every job. The employer must contact the worker at regular intervals that suit the hazards found in the hazard assessment.
Can I refuse work in Alberta if I feel unsafe working alone?
You can refuse work that you reasonably believe involves an undue hazard, meaning a serious and immediate threat. Tell your employer right away, and call the OHS Contact Centre if it is not fixed.
Who do I report a workplace injury to in Alberta?
Tell your employer first. Your employer reports to WCB-Alberta within 72 hours of becoming aware, and serious incidents such as a hospital admission must also be reported to OHS as soon as possible.
Does my employer need a violence and harassment plan?
Yes. Every Alberta employer must develop and implement a violence and harassment prevention plan under Part 27 of the OHS Code.
L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?
No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.
Fonti
- Working alone: OHS information for employers and workers (Government of Alberta)
- OHS Code Part 28: Working Alone (Alberta OHS legislation)
- Workplace harassment and violence (Alberta.ca)
- Refuse dangerous work (Alberta.ca)
- OHS Act Parts 2 and 3 (Alberta OHS legislation)
- Report serious injuries, illnesses or incidents (Alberta.ca)
- Report an injury (WCB-Alberta)
- Fuel and convenience store worker safety (Alberta.ca)