Is your COVID-19 operational plan up to date?

May 19, 2021

Just as viruses can mutate, guidelines related to COVID-19 can change. As an employer, you’re responsible for keeping up to date on current guidelines and for changing your plans as required. Refer to New Brunswick Public Health and WorkSafeNB websites for updates that may affect your workplace.

To ensure workplaces have documented their risk assessment and risk mitigation measures consistent with Public Health guidance and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, all employers must have a written COVID-19 operational plan.

You must comply with the provisions of New Brunswick's Mandatory Order.

Individual COVID-19 operational plans will not be reviewed or approved by WorkSafeNB or Public Health. However, plans will need to be produced during inspections or if a complaint is made and an investigation follows by one of the regulatory bodies.

Your plan must be available to Public Health or WorkSafeNB on request.

If you operate across various provinces, requirements specific to New Brunswick must be included in your plan.

This template can guide you through some of the key areas to consider when assessing the risk surrounding the safe opening and continued operations of your workplace. Additional guidance from an industry association may also be available to help you address industry or workplace-specific needs. The template is also available in an editable Word format.

This document and linked resources are also available in French.

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Both WorkSafeNB and the Province of New Brunswick have guides for developing and managing a COVID-19 operational plan.