Over here if I have fewer than two employees working in the shop I can get into big trouble with Worksafe B.C. In practical terms I really need four because if one does have an accident and is escorted to hospital by another employee I need to have two present to shut everything down.
Working by myself as the proprietor I am probably in a grey area in that I would not be eligible for compensation if I injured myself, but then as the proprietor it is questionable whether I would get anything anyway.
An open mind is a virtue...so long as all the common sense has not leaked out.