A bear attack that put a forestry worker in hospital last month has WorkSafeNB officials reminding employers to review their safety plans.
WorkSafeNB has released its 2012 Annual Report to the New Brunswick legislature, with highlights including a reduction in workplace injuries, a 96.5% return to work rate, falling assessment rates and full funding status – factors that all contribute to a stable workers’ compensation system.
WorkSafeNB is investigating an accident that occurred on January 14 at a garage in Kedgwick River that claimed the life of a 60-year-old heavy equipment mechanic.
WorkSafeNB is investigating a workplace accident on December 17 at a bottling facility in Moncton, N.B. that claimed the life of a 37-year-old worker.
WorkSafeNB announced today a 15% decrease in the average assessment rate.
Saint John: On September 27, at its Company Recognition Awards Breakfast, WorkSafeNB recognized Xstrata Zinc and Air Liquide Canada for their impressive efforts in improving workplace health and safety.
WorkSafeNB is investigating a workplace accident on August 10 that claimed the life of a 31-year-old mechanic with Northern Construction in Grand Falls.
Last summer in Oromocto, two women were injured when a lightning bolt struck a tree they were walking past. A month later, a lightning strike killed 19 cows in a farmer’s field in Upper Hainesville, 50 km northwest of Fredericton.
WorkSafeNB is investigating a workplace accident on June 21 that claimed the life of a New Brunswick worker.
WorkSafeNB is investigating a workplace accident on June 12 that claimed the life of a young New Brunswick worker.
