We develop educational resources for a variety of sectors to support healthy and safe workplaces in New Brunswick. You can search our publications by title and date below to print or view online. To order printed publications, please email publications@ws-ts.nb.ca.
WorkSafeNB Newsletter (CONTACT) (Volume 4 # 1) (Spring 2012)
Type: Newsletters
Date: April 19, 2012
Français: Bulletin de Travail sécuritaire NB (CONTACT) (Volume 4, nº 1) (Printemps 2012)
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2011 Annual Report of the Firefighters' Compensation Act Disability Fund
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: March 30, 2012
Français: 2011 Annual Report of the Firefighters' Compensation Act Disability Fund
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Online only
Description:
The Firefighters’ Compensation Act (the "FC Act") received Royal Assent on June 19, 2009 and created a Disability Fund to provide benefits to employed and volunteer firefighters.
2011 Annual Report
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: March 30, 2012
Français: 2011 – Rapport annuel de Travail sécuritaire NB
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Description:
This report summarizes WorkSafeNB’s progress and accomplishments during the past year as we worked to fulfill our vision, mission, mandate, and strategic priorities.
Grinder Safety | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: March 29, 2012
Français: La sécurité des meules
| Version PDF
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Description:
A worker was using a hand-held grinder fitted with a grinding stone. The grinder’s guard was removed, as the stone was too large for the tool.
Nail Guns Can Injure or Kill | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: March 29, 2012
Français: Les cloueuses peuvent causer des blessures ou la mort
| Version PDF
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Description:
A carpenter suffered a puncture wound to his neck when another worker’s nail gun unexpectedly fired.
Water Boils After Pump Loses Prime | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: March 29, 2012
Français: L’eau bout après qu’une pompe est désamorcée
| Version PDF
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Description:
Water was being pumped through a long hose that extended up a hill.
Work Conditioning Program
Type: Pamphlets
Date: March 29, 2012
Français: Le programme de conditionnement au travail
Availability:
Available in print
Description:
WorkSafeNB has physiotherapists and occupational therapists here to help you get ready to meet the physical demands of your job.
Developing a Code of Practice for Client Handling
Type: Books
Date: March 27, 2012
Français: Guide d’élaboration d’un code de directives pratiques pour le déplacement de clients
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Description:
This document can be used as a guide to identify areas of concern for musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) and to help workplaces meet the requirements of subsection 50(2) of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
Don't Exceed a Hoist's Safe Working Load | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: March 22, 2012
Français: Ne jamais dépasser la charge de travail sécuritaire d’un treuil
| Version PDF
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Description:
A worker was lifting a trailer with his chain falls and had the lift hook on the trailer hitch.
Tire Explosion Causes Life Threatening Injuries | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: March 22, 2012
Français: Des travailleurs sont grièvement blessés par l’explosion de pneus
| Version PDF
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Description:
During a pre-trip check, a truck driver noticed three of his tires were low.