Health and safety professionals from across New Brunswick will gather in Fredericton this October for WorkSafeNB’s annual conference, which opens registration this week featuring Olympic figure skater Tessa Virtue and… …
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Features & AnalysisMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB expands mental health app to firefighters, coroner staff
WorkSafeNB has expanded a mental health monitoring app to the Moncton Fire Department and New Brunswick Coroner Services, giving more frontline workers a tool to track psychological stress before it… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB reports fewer workplace deaths, record-low assessment rate in 2025
WorkSafeNB recorded nine workplace fatalities in 2025, down from 15 the year before, according to the Crown corporation’s 2025 annual report released July 9. The report covers the first full… …
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AwardsWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB names four Future of Safety Scholarship winners from nearly 400 applicants
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeNB has selected four New Brunswick students as recipients of its 2026 Future of Safety Scholarship, chosen from a pool of nearly 400 applicants. Each recipient receives $2,500 to support… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB seeks public input on workers’ compensation law overhaul
WorkSafeNB has launched a public consultation to simplify and modernize the legislative framework governing New Brunswick’s workers’ compensation system. The consultation, open from June 15 to July 31, 2026, invites… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB launches $100,000 grant for psychological health in New Brunswick workplaces
WorkSafeNB is offering $100,000 in grant funding to support psychological health and safety initiatives in New Brunswick workplaces. The Psychological Health and Safety Grant program opens for applications immediately, with… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB awards first PlaySafeNB grants to two youth sport organizations
WorkSafeNB has selected two New Brunswick youth sports organizations as the first recipients of its PlaySafeNB grant program, distributing $10,000 to support safer environments for young athletes. The Fredericton Fusion… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB launches online hub for psychological health and safety
WorkSafeNB has launched a new online Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre to give New Brunswick employers tools and guidance for building mentally safer workplaces. “When employees feel safe and… …



