MONCTON and FREDERICTON, N.B. - More than $1.6 million in funding over the next four years will support a long-term research program that will examine the physical demands of caregiving and develop and evaluate solutions to improve caregiver and resident safety in New Brunswick's long-term care sector. Led by kinesiology professors Dr. Michelle Cardoso, Associate Professor and Research Chair in Healthcare and Ergonomics at the Université de Moncton, and Dr. Wayne Albert, Full Professor at the University of New Brunswick, the initiative will bring together researchers, healthcare organizations, government, and industry partners to develop, evaluate, and implement evidence-based solutions aimed at reducing workplace injuries among caregivers in support of high-quality resident care.
WorkSafeNB recognized the 2026 Safety Star Award recipients during its annual Health and Safety Conference in Fredericton. The award honours individuals and organizations that are making a lasting impact on workplace health and safety through leadership, partnership and a strong commitment to prevention.
Three projects will support prevention and workers exposed to trauma WorkSafeNB has selected three organizations to receive funding through its first Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) Grant program. The program supports evidence-based projects that strengthen PHS and help prevent and reduce traumatic psychological injuries in New Brunswick workplaces. WorkSafeNB launched the grant in June 2026., giving priority to initiatives that support first responders, emergency health-care workers and others exposed to trauma at work.
Gold award from OHS Canada recognizes efforts to build psychological health and safety into workplace culture WorkSafeNB has received Gold in the Psychologically Safe Workplace Award category from OHS Canada, recognizing the organization’s leadership in making psychological health and safety part of its overall approach to workplace safety.
WorkSafeNB is making it easier for New Brunswickers to access occupational health and safety information online.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be helpful in drafting health and safety documents. But it cannot replace your knowledge of your workplace or your responsibility to meet New Brunswick's occupational health and safety requirements.
WorkSafeNB has been named a finalist for McLean & Company’s 2026 Employee Listening Excellence Award, recognizing organizations that use employee feedback to strengthen workplace practices and drive meaningful change.
The Oct. 7 to 9 conference in Fredericton will bring together workplace health and safety professionals from across New Brunswick.
