CheckMate helps Ontario organizations monitor working-alone staff and document their safety process in a way that aligns with OHSA expectations, without adding complexity for employees.
Understanding your obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Every employer must take "every precaution reasonable in the circumstances" to protect workers, regardless of whether regulations name working alone specifically.
OHSA Section 25(2)(h) →
Employers must identify hazards in the workplace and implement measures to control them. For lone workers, this means evaluating isolation-specific risks.
OHSA Section 25(2)(d) →
Healthcare and residential facilities have specific worker-safety provisions covering training, procedures, and protective measures for staff who work in isolation.
O. Reg. 67/93 →
Workers entering confined spaces require continuous communication with an external attendant who can initiate rescue procedures.
O. Reg. 632/05 →
Employers must assess the risk of workplace violence and implement policies to protect workers, particularly those in public-facing or isolated roles.
OHSA Sections 32.0.1–32.0.8 →
The "due diligence" defense requires proving you took all reasonable steps to prevent violations. Your lone worker program documentation becomes your evidence trail.
Case Law Standard →Ontario employers aren't cited for lacking a specific tool, they're cited when they can't demonstrate how risks were identified, monitored, and responded to.
See How We Help Prove Due Diligence →Ontario's performance-based approach gives flexibility, but that flexibility creates risk
Different work environments require tailored approaches to lone worker protection
Workers in manholes, pump stations, and remote facilities face unique isolation risks. CheckMate provides GPS tracking, confined space protocols, and automated welfare checks designed for the realities of utility work.
Bylaw officers, building inspectors, and public works crews work alone across your community. CheckMate delivers scheduled safety checks, panic buttons, and escalation protocols that keep your municipal workers protected.
Home care workers and community health staff face violence risks and work in unpredictable environments. CheckMate provides violence risk assessment support, duress alarms, and real-time location monitoring.
Workers in remote areas beyond cellular coverage need specialized protection. CheckMate offers satellite communication, automated check-ins, and emergency beacon integration for complete coverage anywhere in Canada.
Technicians visiting unknown sites face unpredictable risks. CheckMate provides journey management, customer verification protocols, and location-aware safety checks for workers on the move.
Property managers and maintenance staff work alone in buildings, elevators, and confined spaces. CheckMate delivers building-specific protocols and tenant interaction safety measures.
Protection in four simple steps
Via app, phone call, or satellite device at scheduled intervals
24/7 operators track every check-in and location in real-time
Operators immediately attempt contact and alert supervisors
If unreachable, we follow their emergency protocols to get help fast
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.
The real question is whether your current approach would stand up under scrutiny, and whether your team would be supported in the moment that matters most.
Book a Free Consultation →No obligation. We'll walk through your scenario and whether CheckMate is a fit.
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