Working alone or in isolation
Working alone or in isolation means to work in circumstances where assistance would not be readily available to the employee in case of an emergency or in case the employee is injured or in ill health. Certain SFU work activities may be required to be completed alone or in isolation and precuations must be taken to ensure the safety and health of the employee.
See University Policy GP 39 Working Alone or in Isolation and it's appendices for responsbilities of upper level managers (Deans/Directors/Chairs), supervisors, the EHS department, and all employees; policy definitions; and risk assessment procedures.
Working Alone or in Isolation Guidance Document
Supervisors looking for more information about working alone or in isolation scenarios, risk assessments and documentation are invited to download the document below.
Documentation Templates
Templates have been developed to assist Supervisors and Departments to comply with legislative requirements and demonstrate due diligence.
A slightly modified version is available for research labs. PIs/lab managers should develop the protocol and submit to the department for their awareness.
| Template Name | Word Document |
| Working Alone or in Isolation Protocol - Moderate & Approved High Risk Work | |
| Working Alone or in Isolation Protocol - Low Risk Work | |
| Check-in Records | Download |
Support
Click the links below to download example protocols:
For general inquiries about working alone or in isolation or specific questions about documentation, please contact vanessa_christner@sfu.ca.
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