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JHSC 3-day
Training
July
21-23, 2009
Woodstock
(E)
July
28-30, 2009
Quispamsis
(E)
August 11-13,
2009
Saint
John (E)
August 25-27, 2009
Miramichi
(E), Saint-Léonard (F)
September 15-17,
2009
Dalhousie
(F),
Edmundston (F),
Moncton (E), Saint John
(E)
September 22-24,
2009
Fredericton
(E), Perth (E), Quispamsis (E)
E indicates workshops given
in English
F
indicates workshops given in French
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here
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for more
information.
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In
2008, WorkSafeNB’s investigation unit conducted 271
investigations, resulting in present and future claim cost savings
in excess of $1.4 million. For more statistics like these, and for
information on our services see our 2008 Repot to
Stakeholders.
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Conference
spotlight
Have
you ever wondered how New Brunswick’s regulations apply to your
workplace?
If
so, then join us at WorkSafeNB’s Annual Health and Safety
Conference for the interactive session, How To Apply NB
Regulations to Your Workplace. This session will discuss the
General Regulations, WHMIS Regulations, First Aid Regulations and
Working Alone Regulations and show you how these apply to every
workplace, including yours.
For more information or to
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| Don’t turn a blind eye to
sun hazards – protect your
vision
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Working
outdoors in the hot summer sun may seem like a dream job,
but it could prove hazardous to your health without the
proper precautions. And while most people protect their skin
with sunscreen and protective clothing, many are not aware
of the danger that ultraviolet (UV) light poses to the eyes.
“It’s
not just your skin that’s at risk from UV light,” said
Robert Sgrosso, an occupational hygienist with WorkSafeNB.
“UV light can cause serious damage to your eyes, including
cataracts, pterygium (a growth that invades the corner of
the eyes), and macular degeneration.”
Though
the risk may be great, the solution is simple. And it can
also be stylish.
“Sunglasses
are the greatest form of protection for your eyes,” Sgrosso
said, adding to take care when choosing
sunglasses.
“The
price or lens colour is not necessarily an indication of the
amount of protection. You don’t have to spend a bundle on
sunglasses; the important thing is that they block 99-100%
of both UVA and UVB light,” he said.
However,
Sgrosso cautions that sunglasses with the highest degree of
protection might not be the best for driving. General
purpose sunglasses that block from 60-92% of visible light
and UVA rays and between 95-99% of UVB rays are best for
driving.
When
choosing sunglasses, you should look for lenses that are a
medium dark grey, green or brown, and ensure they fit
snugly. Plastic lenses are less likely to shatter but
scratch more easily, so buy those with a scratch-resistant
coating. The wraparound style of sunglasses are recommended
for those who spend a lot of time outdoors, to prevent
sunlight from entering the eyes from the side. continued
| Progressive
Agriculture Safety Day™ in Saint Basile draws
over 300
students |
On
June 11, approximately 300 Grade 5 students,
representing 10 schools in District 3, participated in
a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™, hosted by
WorkSafeNB at Édifice Maillet in Saint Basile.
This
year marked the third year Progressive Agriculture
Safety Days were held in New
Brunswick.
These
safety days promote safety at school, at home, on the
road and near the water through fun, age-appropriate
and hands-on activities. Students are divided into
small groups supervised by an adult or teen leader,
who help them rotate through stations on topics such
as chemical safety, lawn equipment safety, tractor
safety, fire safety, railroad safety and water safety.
This
year’s focus was on summer safety, and featured a new
camping safety station that engaged children in
teamwork activities.
“The
kids respond better with a hands-on approach, and we
were happy to increase interactive learning at the
booths this year,” said Lisa Waugh, an education
consultant with WorkSafeNB and the Safety Day
co-ordinator. “The kids loved exploring the interior
of an ambulance and making their own UV bracelets,
which they tested throughout the day,” she said. Other
highlights included the tractor and lawn tractor
safety booth, where the students used reaction time
sticks to measure reaction time in the event of an
accident. “And, as always, our mascot, Stella the
Safety Skunk, was a huge hit with the kids.”
WorkSafeNB
would like to thank the many guardians, teachers and
volunteers who helped make this day a
success.
“This
event is becoming extremely popular, with numbers
growing every year. We’re looking forward to our next
Safety Day on September 15 in Florenceville, for Grade
5 students in District 14. Two additional schools have
signed on for that event, increasing the number of
students by more than 50 over last year,” Waugh
said.
To
view pictures click here.
For
more information on the Progressive Agriculture Safety
Day program, visit http://www.progressiveag.org/.
Q: What
are we required to have posted in the workplace?
There are various companies out there trying to
sell posters of "required information" none of
them are the same. What do we really need to
do?
John
Smith*
Moncton,
NB
*Name
has been changed for privacy
purposes.
A: The
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Act requires the employer to post a copy of
the OHS Act and regulations, which
include regulations 91-191, 88-221, 2004-130 and
92-133. In addition, the Frst Aid Regulation
requires you to post an emergency communication
plan and the names of your trained first aiders.
You also need to post the Joint Health and
Safety Committee (JHSC) minutes and the names of
the JHSC members, as well as any
reports a WorkSafeNB health and safety officer
may leave at your
workplace.
These
regulations are available through the Office of
the Queen’s Printer in Fredericton (fax 506
457-7899) or online at www.worksafenb.ca.
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Date of
Accident: |
June
17,
2009 |
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Injury
Type: |
Burns
to
back |
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Hospitalized:
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No |
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Industry:
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Convenience
store /
Clerk |
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Location: |
Southwest |
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Notes: :
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Worker
was using a pressurized deep fryer; when she turned
her back on the unit, the top came off, striking her
in the
back. |
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