Newfoundland and Labrador Working Alone Course 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which laws set the main workplace safety rules in Newfoundland and Labrador?

   • AThe Fire Protection Services Act
   • BThe Canada Labour Code only
   • CThe Petty Trespass Act and its regulations
   • DThe OHS Act and the OHS Regulations, 2012
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The OHS Act and the OHS Regulations, 2012

   Provincially regulated workplaces in NL follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the OHS Regulations, 2012.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Which section of the NL OHS Regulations, 2012 covers working alone or in isolation?

   • ASection 453
   • BSection 15
   • CSection 374
   • DSection 81
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Section 15

   Section 15 of the OHS Regulations, 2012 sets the working alone or in isolation rules.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Under section 15(1) of the NL OHS Regulations, what does it mean to "work alone or in isolation"?

   • ATo work only on night shifts or weekends
   • BTo work where help is not readily available
   • CTo work outdoors in all kinds of weather
   • DTo work with no supervisor on the same site
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. To work where help is not readily available

   Section 15(1) defines it by whether assistance is readily available in an emergency or if the worker is injured or becomes ill.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Under section 15(2) of the NL OHS Regulations, what must the employer do when a worker is assigned to work alone?

   • ACarry out a risk assessment
   • BPay a lone worker bonus
   • CGet approval from WorkplaceNL
   • DGive the worker a vehicle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Carry out a risk assessment

   Section 15(2) requires a risk assessment when a worker is assigned to work alone or in isolation.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Under section 15(3) of the NL OHS Regulations, what must the employer do about risks found in the assessment?

   • AWrite them down in a report and take no further action
   • BAsk the site's client to deal with them on their own
   • CTell the worker to be extra careful during each shift
   • DEliminate them, or reduce them if that is not practicable
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Eliminate them, or reduce them if that is not practicable

   Section 15(3) requires controls to eliminate the risk or, where that is not practicable, to minimize it.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Under section 15(5) of the NL OHS Regulations, what must the written check-in procedure include?

   • AOnly the start and end times of the worker's shift
   • BThe worker's home phone number and their next of kin
   • CThe check interval and what to do if there is no contact
   • DA full list of the client's alarm codes and keys
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The check interval and what to do if there is no contact

   Section 15(5) requires the interval between checks and the procedure to follow if the worker cannot be contacted, including emergency response.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Under section 15(6) of the NL OHS Regulations, who contacts a lone worker at the set intervals?

   • AAny passer-by who happens to see them
   • BAn officer from the OHS Division
   • CA member of the worker's family
   • DA designated person, who records the results
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A designated person, who records the results

   Section 15(6) requires a designated person to contact the worker at the set intervals and record the results.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Under section 15(7) of the NL OHS Regulations, who must the check-in procedure be developed with?

   • AThe client's customers and visitors to the site
   • BThe worker and the committee or representative
   • CThe local police and the client's site manager
   • DThe fire commissioner and the local fire chief
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The worker and the committee or representative

   Section 15(7) requires consultation with the worker and the committee, representative or designate, as applicable.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   How often must a working alone procedure be reviewed under section 15(8) of the NL OHS Regulations?

   • AEvery five years, at the same time as training
   • BAt least once a year, or sooner if needed
   • COnly after a lone worker has been injured
   • DNever, once the procedure has been written
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. At least once a year, or sooner if needed

   Section 15(8) requires review at least once a year, or sooner if arrangements change or a report shows the procedure is inadequate.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Does section 15 of the NL OHS Regulations set one fixed check-in time for every lone worker?

    • AYes, every 30 minutes for every lone worker
    • BNo, the written procedure sets it based on risk
    • CYes, every 2 hours for every lone worker job
    • DYes, once per shift for every lone worker
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, the written procedure sets it based on risk

    Section 15 requires the procedure to set the interval; WorkplaceNL says check frequency should match the risks identified.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Under the NL OHS First Aid Regulations, when must a lone worker hold a valid emergency first aid certificate?

    • AOnly during the winter months
    • BOnly if the worker is over 50 years old
    • CNever, since first aid is not their job
    • DWhere reasonable, or if an officer requires it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Where reasonable, or if an officer requires it

    Section 4(3) of the First Aid Regulations requires the certificate where reasonable or where an officer requires it.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Under section 22 of the NL OHS Regulations, does "violence" include threats?

    • AOnly threats that are made by co-workers
    • BOnly threats that are made in writing
    • CNo, only physical attacks count as violence
    • DYes, threats that make a worker fear injury
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Yes, threats that make a worker fear injury

    Section 22(1) includes threatening statements or behaviour that give a worker reasonable cause to believe they are at risk of injury.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Under section 24 of the NL OHS Regulations, what must an employer tell workers who may face violence?

    • AOnly the client's main phone number
    • BThe nature of the risk and the precautions
    • CNothing, so that workers do not worry
    • DOnly the address of the nearest hospital
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The nature of the risk and the precautions

    Section 24 requires informing workers of the nature of the risk and the precautions, including information about people with a history of violent behaviour they are likely to meet.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How often must an NL harassment prevention plan be reviewed?

    • AAt least once a year
    • BNever
    • COnly when a complaint is made
    • DEvery 10 years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least once a year

    Section 24.1(3) requires the plan to be accessible to all workers and reviewed as needed and at least annually.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Under section 24.1 of the NL OHS Regulations, what must the harassment prevention plan provide if the employer or supervisor is the alleged harasser?

    • ANothing, the worker must quit
    • BA meeting with the alleged harasser alone
    • CA rule that the complaint is dropped
    • DA way to report to an external third party
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A way to report to an external third party

    Section 24.1(2) requires reporting procedures, including reporting to an external third party where the employer or supervisor is the alleged harasser.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Under section 22(4) of the NL OHS Regulations, which of these is NOT workplace harassment?

    • AA supervisor reasonably directing how work is done
    • BSending a worker comments meant to scare them
    • CRepeated insults about a worker's accent or looks
    • DSpreading humiliating rumours about a guard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A supervisor reasonably directing how work is done

    Section 22(4) says reasonable action by an employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers is not workplace harassment.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Under section 45 of the NL OHS Act, when may a worker refuse work?

    • AWhen they find the work boring or tiring
    • BWhen they reasonably believe it is dangerous
    • COnly after someone has already been injured
    • DOnly when a union steward agrees with them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When they reasonably believe it is dangerous

    Section 45(1) allows refusal of work the worker has reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous to the health or safety of the worker, another worker or another person.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    In Newfoundland and Labrador, what is the first step after a worker refuses unsafe work?

    • AGo home for the day and wait for a call
    • BReport the exact problem to the supervisor
    • CCall a local reporter to describe the problem
    • DFile an injury claim with WorkplaceNL
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Report the exact problem to the supervisor

    Under sections 45 and 46 of the OHS Act, the worker first reports the conditions to the supervisor so they can be fixed.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A refusal is not resolved after the committee or representative investigates. Under section 47 of the NL OHS Act, what happens next?

    • AIt is reported to the OHS Division or an officer
    • BThe worker must go back to work right away anyway
    • CThe client decides what happens to the worker
    • DThe employer may fire the worker for refusing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It is reported to the OHS Division or an officer

    Section 47 says an unresolved matter is reported, in writing or orally, to the division or an officer.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Under section 45 of the NL OHS Act, what pay does a worker who reasonably refuses unsafe work receive?

    • AThe same wages and benefits as usual
    • BOnly pay for hours already worked
    • CNo pay until the problem is fixed
    • DHalf pay until an officer arrives
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The same wages and benefits as usual

    Sections 45(3) and 45(4) require the same wages and benefits whether or not the worker is reassigned.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Under section 37 of the NL OHS Act, when must an employer set up an OHS committee?

    • AOnly when the workers ask for one
    • BWhen 20 or more workers are employed there
    • COnly on construction sites in the province
    • DWhen 5 or more workers are employed there
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When 20 or more workers are employed there

    Section 37 requires a committee where 20 or more workers are employed at a workplace.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Under the NL OHS Act, what is required at a workplace with fewer than 20 workers?

    • AA paid safety officer from WorkplaceNL
    • BNothing, because the workplace is small
    • CA full OHS committee, the same as larger sites
    • DA worker health and safety representative
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A worker health and safety representative

    Section 41 requires a worker health and safety representative where fewer than 20 workers are employed.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Under section 54 of the NL OHS Act, what must an employer do after an accident that causes serious injury or death?

    • APost a notice on the staff bulletin board
    • BNotify the OHS Division right away
    • CTell only the company's insurance provider
    • DWait and include it in the next monthly report
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Notify the OHS Division right away

    Section 54(1) requires the employer or principal contractor to immediately notify the assistant deputy minister of the accident.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    When must an injured worker in Newfoundland and Labrador tell the employer about a work injury?

    • AImmediately, before they leave the job
    • BWithin 30 days of the injury
    • COnly if they have to miss work
    • DAt their next yearly performance review
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Immediately, before they leave the job

    Section 61 of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act requires notice immediately after the injury and before voluntarily leaving the job.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    How soon must an NL employer notify WorkplaceNL of a work injury?

    • AWithin 3 days of learning of it
    • BWithin 30 days
    • COnly if the worker asks
    • DWithin 1 year
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Within 3 days of learning of it

    Section 65 of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act requires written notice within 3 days; this is done with a Form 7.

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