Publications

Worker Dies Because of Lack of Supervision and Unguarded Conveyor | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: August 27, 2019
Français: Un travailleur perd la vie en raison d’un manque de supervision et d’un convoyeur non protégé | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

A young New Brunswick worker died of his injuries after his leg was pulled into a conveyor at a wood pellet plant.

Using Vacuum Trucks to Remove Wood Dust
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: August 6, 2019
Availability: Online only
Description:

Vacuum trucks can safely and effectively remove wood dust from buildings, machinery, and equipment, if suitable equipment and safe work procedures are used.

Combustible Dust
Type: Safety Talks
Date: August 6, 2019
Availability: Online only
Description:

Combustible wood dust in the workplace presents a risk of both fire and explosion if not managed effectively. A dust explosion or serious fire can cause catastrophic loss of life, injuries, and destruction of buildings.

WorkSafeNB Annual General Meeting
Type: Presentations
Date: July 19, 2019
Français: Assemblée générale annuelle de Travail sécuritaire NB
Availability: Online only
Description:

What is the biggest driver of claims costs to worker’s compensation systems across Canada?

2018 Annual Report | PDF Version
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: July 17, 2019
Français: Rapport annuel 2018 | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

Our 2018 annual report details the transformation that is underway at WorkSafeNB and the significant gains towards building our future that were accomplished in 2018.

2018 Management Discussion & Analysis of 2018 Consolidated Financial Statements and Operation results
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: July 16, 2019
Français: Rapport de gestion sur les états financiers et résultats d'exploitation consolidés 2018
Availability: Online only

2018 Firefighters' Compensation Act Annual Report
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: July 15, 2019
Français: 2018 – Rapport annuel de la caisse d’indemnisation établie en vertu de la Loi sur l’indemnisation des pompiers
Availability: Online only
Description:

The Firefighters’ Compensation Act (the "FC Act") received royal assent on June 19, 2009 and created a Disability Fund to provide benefits to employed, volunteer and retired firefighters.

E-News July / August 2019
Type: E-News
Date: July 10, 2019
Français: Cybernouvelles – Juillet / août 2019
Availability: Online only

Employee Training Booklet
Type: Back in Form (for BIF trainers)
Date: July 5, 2019
Français: Livret de formation des employés
Availability: Online only
Description:

Back in Form^TM (BIF) is a standardized training program for manual handling activities. The
training is unique in that the technical components of BIF are presented in a building block
approach that will allow you to learn and execute body mechanics in a safe, efficient manner.

Practical Techniques for Client Handling
Type: Back in Form (for BIF trainers)
Date: July 5, 2019
Français: Techniques pratiques de déplacement de clients
Availability: Online only
Description:

Necessary procedures to ensure safe client