By Tim Petersen, CEO, WorkSafeNB Small businesses are the heart of our province, driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to the unique culture of our region. At WorkSafeNB, our mission is clear: to make New Brunswick the safest place to work. With 26,000 small businesses in New Brunswick providing employment to nearly 225,000 workers, we recognize the critical role they play in New Brunswick’s economy and our communities. We are committed to being a reliable partner to them, providing the tools, knowledge, and support to make every workplace safe.
As a main component in sand, rock and concrete, silica is among the most common health hazards New Brunswick’s workers face. If you work with one of the following materials, you could be exposed to respirable silica: Cement Bricks Stones, sand or gravel Tiles and ceramics Engineered stone and granite
Join us at WorkSafeNB’s Virtual Annual General Meeting.
Four awards were presented to leaders who excel in workplace safety at WorkSafeNB’s annual Health and Safety Conference in Fredericton on Friday, Oct. 4.
The New Employee Orientation Guide leads employers through eight must-include topics. It also offers a template for preparing and recording each orientation and an example and template for a safe operating procedure, which often accompanies a new employee orientation.
A limited number of tickets are available to see Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield at the Fredericton Convention Centre at 11 a.m., Friday, October 4.
Did you know WorkSafeNB lowered the average assessment rate for the fifth consecutive year for 2024?
Attention employers! MyServices is your solution for managing accounts, claims, and more—securely and easily, anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s filing a Form 100, applying for coverage, or reporting an accident, MyServices has you covered. Plus, you can find quick answers in our comprehensive FAQ on tasks like changing your password or updating account administrators.
WorkSafeNB is proud to announce the reappointment of Mel Norton as chairperson of its board of directors for a five-year term.
Commentary by Tim Petersen When it comes to workplace safety, education is the key. As an organization dedicated to providing both workers' compensation insurance and preventing injuries, we understand the focus should be on the injury that never happens. While we are here to support workers with fair compensation and benefits when incidents occur, we are committed to preventing these incidents from happening in the first place.
