Manitoba has specific regulations for working alone. According to the law, a worker is considered as such when he is isolated from other people for reasons of schedule, location or by the mission itself.
Isolated work is allowed in Manitoba, but employers are subject to specific obligations. The LSST requires them to put in place measures to reduce or even eliminate the risks directly linked to working alone or in isolation.
Section 43.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act authorizes a worker to refuse to perform work when the work exposes him or another person to situations that are dangerous to his safety.
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires the employer to establish an effective communication system in order to limit the risks inherent in his work situation. As such, the provision of an alert system that allows the employee to contact the employer and make attendance declarations is perfectly suited. Neovigie offers a solution that makes it possible to comply with Manitoba regulations.
| Technologie | Avantages | Inconvénients | Adapté pour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wifi + VoIP | - Transmission instantanée des alertes et appels VoIP - Coût faible après installation - Facile à déployer en intérieur | - Portée limitée (bâtiments uniquement)- Nécessite une infrastructure locale (bornes WiFi) | Zones blanches intérieures (usines, tunnels, entrepôts) |
| Réseau radio privé (UHF, VHF, NXDN, dpMR) | - Réseau indépendant (aucun besoin de réseau mobile)- Transmission instantanée- Levée de doute par la voix | - Coût d’installation élevé - Nécessite une maintenance et des licences | Sites industriels, chantiers, tunnels, zones rurales |
| LPWA (LoRa, Sigfox) | - Faible consommation énergétique- Longue portée | - Ne permet pas la transmission vocale - Latence élevée - Risque d’interférences sur bande libre | Surveillance d’équipements, mais déconseillé pour les PTI |
| Satellite (Bivy Stick, Iridium, Inmarsat) | - Couverture mondiale, fonctionne partout- Transmission immédiate des alertes- Autonomie longue durée | - Coût d’abonnement plus élevé - Dépendance à une bonne visibilité du ciel | Zones blanches extérieures (montagnes, forêts, chantiers isolés, offshore) |
Quebec companies are subject to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
