Alberta Employers
Stay Compliant with Alberta's Lone Worker Rules
The OHS Code mandates hazard assessments, documented controls, and emergency communication for anyone working alone. CheckMate handles all of it, including the 2025 updates.
The OHS Code mandates hazard assessments, documented controls, and emergency communication for anyone working alone. CheckMate handles all of it, including the 2025 updates.
Part 28 of the OHS Code spells out your obligations, with new requirements effective March 2025
A worker is "working alone" when they work at a location where assistance isn't readily available if needed due to injury, illness, or an emergency.
Part 28 Definition →
Section 393(2) deems working alone a hazard, which triggers the Part 2 duty to conduct a hazard assessment specific to that work and identify risks that could cause injury or illness.
Part 2 + s.393(2) →
Employers must establish an effective communication system between the worker and persons capable of responding to the worker's needs.
Section 394 →
Contact must occur at intervals appropriate to the nature of the hazard. The more hazardous the work, the more frequent the contact must be.
Section 394 →
New for 2025: In high-risk retail settings, personal emergency transmitters must now be worn by the worker, not just provided. This ensures immediate access in an emergency.
Part 27 Amendment →
New for 2025: Part 27 amendments add security requirements for high-risk retail: gas stations must implement prepayment, and workers must wear emergency transmitters when alone.
Part 27 Amendment →Alberta's OHS Code requires hazard assessments, effective communication systems, and (as of 2025) wearable emergency devices. CheckMate provides all three, automatically documented.
See How CheckMate Handles This →Many Alberta employers think they're compliant when they're actually exposed
From oil fields to retail, we understand Alberta's unique working conditions
Field operators, pipeliners, and service technicians work alone across Alberta's vast energy sector. CheckMate provides satellite-enabled check-ins and emergency response where cell service doesn't reach.
Farmers, ranch hands, and grain operators work alone across Alberta's agricultural heartland. CheckMate keeps them connected even when they're hours from help.
From the oil sands to coal operations, Alberta's mining sector demands robust lone worker solutions. CheckMate handles confined space protocols and surface operations alike.
Home care nurses, community health workers, and mental health professionals face unpredictable situations across Alberta communities.
The 2025 OHS Code changes specifically target high-risk retail. Gas station attendants and late-night retail workers now have explicit protection requirements.
Long-haul truckers, delivery drivers, and fleet operators face Alberta's highways and rural routes. CheckMate provides journey management and fatigue monitoring.
Real protection, in the words of the people responsible for keeping Alberta's lone workers safe
"CheckMate has been a reliable and effective partner in supporting lone worker safety at Fort McMurray Airport Authority. The system is easy to use, dependable, and provides clear, auditable records that support quality management and continuous improvement."
"After an OHS visit required us to implement a working-alone policy, a neighbouring hotel highly recommended CheckMate. They set us up incredibly fast and made the entire compliance process effortless, at such an affordable cost."
Alberta OHS compliance in four simple steps
Via app, phone call, or wearable device at your configured intervals
Every check-in is logged with timestamp and location for your records
24/7 operators follow your escalation procedure immediately
If unreachable, we notify your designated emergency contacts and follow your escalation plan
Everything your lone workers need, one price
With CheckMate, human-powered protection is built in from day one. No surprise fees when you actually need someone watching.
Many app-only solutions advertise low per-user rates, then charge extra for actual human monitoring. When you add it up, they often cost more, and you still don't get 24/7 professional response.
Stop worrying about whether your lone worker program meets the 2025 requirements. CheckMate gives you the hazard assessment support, communication systems, and wearable devices that Alberta OHS now demands.
Book a Free Compliance Review →No obligation. We'll walk through your current setup and show you exactly what you need.
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