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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.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 15 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenLone Worker Safety Course: Lessons: ongeveer 15 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • 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

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    In BC safety rules, when are you "working alone or in isolation"?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When help would not be readily available if you were injured, ill or faced an emergency

    BC defines working alone by whether help is readily available in an emergency, not by how many people are on the property.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    A guard is the only person on an empty floor of a busy office tower at 3 a.m. Is the guard working alone?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Yes, if no one could see, hear or quickly help them

    Working alone is about whether help would come quickly, not whether other people are somewhere in the building.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    Under BC rules, what must the employer do before assigning work alone?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Identify the hazards and remove or reduce them

    BC requires the employer to identify hazards first, then eliminate them or reduce the risk as far as practicable.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    Which item must a BC check-in procedure include?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A check at the end of the shift

    BC requires checks at set intervals plus a check at the end of the shift.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    How long is the check-in interval required by BC law?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No fixed number; it is set for the job, with shorter intervals for higher-risk work

    BC rules do not set a single interval. It is developed for the job, and higher-risk work needs shorter intervals.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    In BC, who helps develop the check-in interval?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The lone worker and the joint committee or worker representative

    BC says intervals are developed with the joint health and safety committee or worker representative, and with the lone worker.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    How often must BC working alone procedures be reviewed?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least once a year, and sooner if something changes

    BC requires at least an annual review, and an earlier one if the work changes or the procedures are reported not to work.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    Under Alberta's working alone rules, what must the employer provide?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. An effective way to communicate and regular contact suited to the hazards

    Alberta requires a hazard assessment and an effective means of communication, with contact at regular intervals.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    In Alberta, what can the employer do if a radio or phone is not practical at a site?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Visit the worker or have the worker check in at set times

    If electronic contact is not practical, Alberta allows visits or scheduled check-ins instead.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    In Ontario, what must a workplace violence program include for lone guards and other workers?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Ways to summon immediate assistance

    Ontario's OHSA requires the violence program to include measures for summoning immediate assistance.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What is a code word used for in a check-in system?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. To signal you need help when you cannot speak freely

    A code word lets you ask for help without alerting someone who may be listening.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Why should a check-in plan name a backup contact?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. So someone still answers if the main contact is unavailable

    If the main contact is busy or out of reach, a backup makes sure check-ins are still answered.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You work at a rural site with poor cell coverage. What is the best choice?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Use a radio, satellite device or other backup that works there

    Communication tools must work where you are; poor coverage calls for a backup device.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Some lone worker devices send an alarm automatically. When might this happen?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When the worker does not reset the device in time

    These devices raise an alarm if they are not reset within a set time, in case the worker cannot call.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What should you do with your radio or phone at the start of each shift?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Test it and make sure it is charged

    A device that is dead or broken cannot get you help, so test and charge it first.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You arrive at a site and see a smashed door. What should you do as a lone guard?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Stay back, report it and wait for police or backup

    A lone guard should not enter a possible break-in alone; observe, report and wait for help.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Why should a lone guard vary patrol times and routes?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. So no one can predict where the guard will be

    Predictable patrols make it easier for someone to avoid you or target you.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Where is the safest place to park on a lone night patrol?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. In a well-lit spot, facing out so you can leave quickly

    Parking in light and facing out helps you see and leave quickly if needed.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A person on site is acting aggressively toward you and you are alone. What is the best approach?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep your distance, leave if needed and call for help

    Lone guards should not confront people alone; distance and calling for help keep you safe.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You feel too tired to work safely on a night shift. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Tell your supervisor

    Fatigue slows reactions and judgment, so raise it with your supervisor.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A guard misses a check-in. What should the monitoring person do first?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Try to reach the guard right away by radio and phone

    The first step is to try to make contact at once, then follow the plan if there is no answer.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A guard still cannot be reached after all contact methods and there are signs of danger. What should happen?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Call 911 and send someone to the last known location

    If the guard cannot be found or there are signs of danger, emergency help is needed without delay.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    You know you will miss a check-in because you are handling an incident. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Tell dispatch as soon as it is safe

    Letting dispatch know prevents confusion and makes sure they know you are busy, not hurt.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Why should you report a radio dead zone on your patrol route?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. So the employer can update the hazard assessment and fix the gap

    Hazard reports help improve the plan and protect every guard on the post.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which step should be recorded when a missed check-in is escalated?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Each action taken and the time it was taken

    A written record of each step and time shows what was done and helps improve the procedure.

Wat je moet weten voor het 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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