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Working Alone on Campus: 

Employees should consult with their supervisor prior to working alone and follow any established departmental procedures in addition to the guidance below. If working alone and performing medium or high-risk work activities (e.g., working with hazardous equipment, systems or materials, working at heights, etc.), a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Risk Assessment must be completed by the supervisor and appropriate departmental control measures or procedures implemented.  

Please contact Health and Safety for assistance in completing the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or for general guidelines when working alone during routine work. 

In addition, please reference the Work Alone resources below: 

  1. Special Constable Service Work Alone Program: The Working Alone Service is a free service for those working or studying late on campus. Further information can be found at UWindsor's Special Constable Service website.
  2. Safe Lancer App: This App offers one touch access to Special Constable Service, virtual walk home, report a tip feature and access to emergency plans and procedures. Further information about the Safe Lancer App can be found at UWindsor's Special Constable Service website.

​The Safe Lancer App includes:

  • One-touch access to Special Constable Service and Windsor Police Service.
  • Virtual Walk home feature which allows Special Constable Service (or a friend) to follow a walker online to their destination.
  • “Chat with Special Constable Service” dispatcher directly using the App.
  • Emergency alerts to the home screen
  1. Walk Safe Program: this Program provides a walking escort to your vehicle, bus stop or residence building (main campus) with details at WALKSAFE - UWSA - University of Windsor Students' Alliance. If a Walk Safe Volunteer is not available, contact the Special Constable Service at extension 1234.
  2. General Emergency Procedures: Call extension 911 from any campus phone or 253-3000 ext. 4444 to contact Special Constable Service for immediate assistance. Report urgent matters such as suspicious activity to Special Constable Service. For non-urgent matters contact Special Constable Service at 519-253-3000 extension 1234.
  3. Accident/Incident Reporting: Report all accidents/incidents or any safety concerns to your supervisor.  Further information about reporting can be found here at the Human Resources Health & Safety website.
  4. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development: Considerations for working alone | Section 5: Personal accountability | ontario.ca
  5. Canadian Center of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): CCOHS: Working Alone - General