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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One distraction, one death: WorkSafeNB warns workers to stay alert in wake of fatality
WorkSafeNB has issued a hazard alert warning employers and workers about the dangers of distraction and loss of situational awareness on the job, following the death of a worker who… …
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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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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… …
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WorkSafeNB joins national campaign urging parents to talk to kids about workplace safety
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeNB has joined a national campaign encouraging parents to prepare their children for safe employment before their first day on the job. The organization is partnering with the Canadian Centre… …
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WorkSafeNB flags aggressive, misleading sales tactics from firms claiming employers are violating OHS laws
WorkSafeNB is warning New Brunswick employers about aggressive and misleading sales tactics from firms claiming the businesses are not following provincial workplace safety laws. The agency said it has been… …
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New Brunswick municipality charged with two occupational health and safety violations
By Theresa Blackburn and Paige Morgan | River Valley Sun The Municipality of Lakeland Ridges has been charged with two counts under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WorksafeNB notified the council… …
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Veterinary safety video takes top prize in WorkSafeNB student contest
WorkSafeNB has named the winners of its annual Focus on Safety student video competition, with a team from Samuel de Champlain taking the top prize for a video on veterinary… …
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WorkSafeNB CEO Tim Petersen named to Atlantic Canada Top 50 CEOs list
WorkSafeNB President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Petersen has been named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs for a second consecutive year. The magazine recognized Petersen at an… …
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WorkSafeNB marks Safety and Health Week with call for workplace culture change
WorkSafeNB is urging New Brunswick employers and workers to treat safety as a shared culture — not a policy checklist — as the province marks Safety and Health Week from… …


