Video contest
offers cash for students and schools
High
school students: Start recording! WorkSafeNB, in
co-operation with the Canadian Centre for
Occupational Health and Safety, is hosting the It’s
Your Job student video contest. The contest
challenges high school students to create a
two-minute, original video that illustrates the
importance of working safely. Prizes include cash
for both students and their high schools. Contest
ends April 10, 2015. more
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Have your say…
Submit suggestions for the 2015 H&S Conference!
WorkSafeNB's 2015 Health and Safety Conference
will be held in Fredericton from October 7-9, and
we're looking for ideas for workshop topics and
speakers. The names of those who send suggestions
will be entered into a draw for a WorkSafeNB prize
package. Submissions must be received by Friday,
February 13, to be eligible for the draw. The
winner will be announced in the March edition of
E-News. Follow the link to submit
your suggestions.
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WorkSafeNB’s top
tips for surviving a cold snap
Dipping temperatures can mean frostbite, hypothermia,
fatigue, trips and falls. Fortunately, workers who are
properly protected and take reasonable precautions can
function efficiently and safely in cold environments.
WorkSafeNB can help with top
tips for surviving the
cold.
Conference
evaluation survey, E-News prize winners
Congratulations to Dana Young from Saint John Energy,
whose name was drawn in the 2014 Health and Safety
Conference evaluation survey draw. Dana has won free
registration and accommodations for the 2015 Health and
Safety Conference taking place in Fredericton from
October 7-9. Thanks to everyone who took the time
to provide responses. Your feedback helps to ensure our
conference continues to provide safety topics that are
relevant to today’s workforces.
Congratulations
also to Mario Blanchette, whose name was drawn in the
Contact fall newsletter contest. Mario will also receive
free registration and accommodations for the 2015 Health
and Safety Conference. Thanks to everyone for
participating.
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person appeal?
A: Any decision made by an employee
of WorkSafeNB can be appealed to the Appeals Tribunal.
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DID YOU
KNOW ?
You
can make an anonymous tip about a workplace health
and safety concern to WorkSafeNB at any time.
Call WorkSafeNB at 1 800 222-9775.
During office hours, you will be forwarded
to a health and safety officer in your region.
During non-office hours you may leave a message
with an operator. If there is an immediate
concern, the operator will take action as
necessary.
WorkSafeNB depends on the eyes
and ears of the general public to ensure the
health and safety of all New Brunswick workers. If
you have any questions about privacy or anonymity,
please call 1
800 222-9775.
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WORKSHOPS
February 24-26,
2015 Saint John
(E)
March 10-12,
2015 Florenceville
(E)
March 17-19,
2015 Fredericton (E)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR MANAGERS AND
SUPERVISORS
February 11-12,
2015 Saint John (E)
February 25-26,
2015 Woodstock (E)
HEALTH AND
SAFETY FOR SUPERVISORS IN NURSING HOMES
May 27-28,
2015 Saint-Basile (F)
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indicates workshops given in French
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