COVID-19 has changed the way we work and live. While restrictions have eased, COVID-19 and other communicable diseases, such as the flu (influenza) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), remain a serious threat and can have devastating effects on workers and workplaces.

WorkSafeNB is supporting employers with Working Safely Amid COVID-19 and other Communicable Diseases and an accompanying Four-Step Approach and Template for developing a communicable disease prevention plan.

The resources have helpful tips, alerts and "real-life" examples of workplaces, demonstrating some precautions employers can take for their specific worksite.

Resources

• Ventilation and Air Circulation  
• Fit-testing N95 Respirators for COVID-19
• COVID-19 Measures and Human Rights: Are Exemptions from Vaccination Protected Under the Human Rights Act?  
• Your rights and obligations under the New Brunswick Human Rights Act during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Public Health – New Brunswick 
• Public Health Agency of Canada
• Government of Canada – COVID-19 Awareness Resources
• Right to refuse
• Working safely from home   
• Masks