The Northwest Territories has specific regulations for working alone. According to the law, this corresponds to “working as the only worker in a workplace, in circumstances where the help of a first aid worker is not readily available in the event of an injury or emergency.”
Isolated work is allowed in the Northwest Territories, but employers are subject to specific obligations. La LSST requires them to “identify dangers arising from working conditions and circumstances”. He must then take “reasonable measures or reduce the risks posed by the hazards identified”.
Section 13 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act allows 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 Regulations require employers to establish an effective communication system in order to limit the risks inherent in their work situation. As such, the provision of an alert system that allows the employee to contact the employer and make declarations of presence is perfectly suitable.Neovigie offers a solution that makes it possible to comply with the regulations of the Northwest Territories.
| 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.
