With construction activity increasing across New Brunswick and more tower cranes appearing on the skyline, WorkSafeNB has launched a new partnership with Nova Scotia to strengthen tower crane safety and ensure consistent protection for workers across the Maritimes.
The collaboration began at the Representatives of Atlantic Provinces (RAP) occupational health and safety meeting in Stellarton, N.S., where WorkSafeNB and Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration identified opportunities to align inspection practices, share data, and exchange technical expertise.
“Tower cranes are highly complex and potentially hazardous pieces of equipment,” said Evan Campbell, director of compliance and enforcement at WorkSafeNB. “By partnering with our counterparts in Nova Scotia, we’re enhancing safety oversight and supporting safer worksites throughout Atlantic Canada.”
As part of the initiative, members of WorkSafeNB’s compliance and enforcement team will participate in joint tower-crane inspections with Nova Scotia health and safety officers. The collaboration promotes shared learning and technical consistency between jurisdictions, an increasingly important focus as construction intensifies.
“We see tremendous value in working closely with other Maritime regulators,” said Eve Webster, senior director of compliance and inspection services at Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration. “Stronger alignment helps ensure workers and employers benefit from high, consistent safety standards across the region.”
Construction growth has surged in New Brunswick, with permit volumes increasing by 30% in key regions such as Saint John and Moncton. As more crane activity supports major commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, WorkSafeNB is taking proactive steps to maintain safety and regulatory consistency.
“It’s exciting to see growth and development, but progress can never come at the expense of safety,” Campbell added. “This partnership helps ensure every worker on a tower-crane site goes home safe at the end of the day.”
This initiative reflects WorkSafeNB’s commitment to leadership, prevention, and collaboration and supports our broader goal of making New Brunswick the safest place to work in Canada.
Tower cranes operated by Synergy Construction of Montreal lift over the Queen Elizabeth Hospital expansion project in Halifax, Nova Scotia last month. The project reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen tower crane safety through regional collaboration.
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