Publications

E-News: March 2022
Type: E-News
Date: March 9, 2022
Availability: Online only

Slip, Trip and Fall Evaluation Form
Type: Checklists
Date: February 7, 2022
Français: Formulaire d’évaluation des glissements, des trébuchement et des chutes
Availability: Online only
Description:

To help you evaluate risks in your workplace using our evaluation form, we have developed the following guide of 10 common contributing factors

Walk Like a Penguin
Type: Posters
Date: February 7, 2022
Français: Marchez comme un pingouin
Availability: Available in print
Description:

Posters (11x17) can be ordered from Communications. We suggest posting near entrances as a reminder before workers venture outside.

Slips on Ice Hurt - Discussion Guide
Type: Safety Talks
Date: February 7, 2022
Français: Les glissements sur de la glace font mal - Guide de discussion
Availability: Online only
Description:

Injuries from slips on ice are common in many workplaces and are part of a bigger grouping called “slips and trips”. WorkSafeNB estimates that winter conditions are a major factor in one-third of all slips and trips injuries. Use the discussion guide to talk about the three major causes of slips, trips and falls at same level.

Fall Protection Consultation Report
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: December 21, 2021
Français: Résultats de la consultation auprès des intervenants – Modifications proposées aux dispositions sur la protection contre les chutes
Availability: Online only
Description:

Fall protection regulations impact many employers operating in New Brunswick. As part of WorkSafeNB’s commitment to consulting with stakeholders in its decision-making process, the consultation was held for four weeks, which ended October 20, 2021. This document shares the feedback from this consultation.

First Aid Consultation Report
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: December 21, 2021
Français: Résultats de la consultation auprès des intervenants – Règlement sur les premiers soins
Availability: Online only
Description:

Most employers operating in New Brunswick have obligations under provincial first aid regulations. As part of WorkSafeNB’s commitment to consulting with stakeholders in its decision-making process, the consultation was held for four weeks, which ended October 20, 2021. This document shares the feedback from this consultation.

E-News: December 2021
Type: E-News
Date: December 20, 2021
Français: Cybernouvelles – Décembre 2021
Availability: Online only

Communicable Disease Prevention – A Guide for New Brunswick Employers
Type: Guidelines
Date: July 23, 2021 Last Revised: December 16, 2021
Français: Prévention des maladies transmissibles – Guide pour les employeurs Néo-Brunswickois
Availability: Online only
Description:

This guide provides information for employers to develop a communicable disease plan. An effective plan includes ongoing measures to reduce the risk of communicable disease and additional measures for when there’s an elevated risk of communicable disease.

Communicable Disease Prevention – A Guide for New Brunswick Employees
Type: Guidelines
Date: July 23, 2021 Last Revised: December 16, 2021
Français: Prévention des maladies transmissibles – Guide pour les travailleurs Néo-Brunswickois
Availability: Online only
Description:

The health risk associated with communicable diseases, including COVID-19, may increase from time to time or seasonally. This may occur at a local or regional level, or within a certain workplace.

Is mental stress a compensable injury?
Type: Guidelines
Date: November 22, 2021
Français: La tension mentale est-elle indemnisable?
Availability: Online only
Description:

Providing timely support to workers requires a thorough review of evidence to determine if the injury or illness is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation (WC) Act.