WorkSafeNB and the RCMP are investigating a workplace incident near Caraquet, New Brunswick, on October 27 that took the life of a heavy equipment operator.
The average employer’s assessment rate will be reduced by 10 cents from $1.21 in 2014 to $1.11 in 2015 per $100 of payroll. The rates, effective January 1, 2015, represent an 8% reduction.
WorkSafeNB announced today the 2015 assessment rate under the Firefighters' Compensation Act (the “FC Act”). The new rate of $690 per active firefighter is effective January 1, 2015.
WorkSafeNB honoured Coast Tire & Auto Service Ltd. and Amcor Packaging Canada Inc. today for their outstanding efforts in workplace health and safety.
To help engage employers in safety and comply with the new Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act requirements, WorkSafeNB is introducing the Safety Excellence NB campaign today.
While New Brunswick workplaces demonstrate a strong understanding of heat exhaustion and dehydration, more can be done to raise awareness around exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.
With the warm weather finally here, construction projects are ramping up. To ensure worker safety, WorkSafeNB has stepped up inspections to commercial and residential sites.
The following message was issued today by WorkSafeNB president and CEO Gerard Adams in recognition of North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 4-10 2014...
More than 100 people attended the Day of Mourning ceremony at the Frank and Ella Hatheway Labour Exhibit Centre in Saint John.
