Publications

Link to CMS Content Version 00 – Guidelines [What's a Safety Talk] | PDF Version
Type: Safety Talks
Date: September 10, 2011
Français: 00 – Lignes directrices – Qu’est-ce qu’un exposé sur la sécurité? | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

A safety talk is a hands-on way to remind workers that health and safety are important on the job.

Link to CMS Content Version Worker Killed During Brake Test | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: September 1, 2011
Français: Un travailleur est tué pendant un essai au frein | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

One worker was killed and two others were injured when a defective brake caliper, designed to fit heavy mining equipment, exploded during a test. 

Link to CMS Content Version 13 – Temporary Lighting
Type: Safety Talks
Date: September 1, 2011
Availability: Online only
Description:

Temporary lighting is essential in buildings under construction.

Link to CMS Content Version Giant Hogweed Can Pose Health Risk | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: August 4, 2011
Français: La berce du Caucase peut présenter des risques pour la santé | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

New Brunswickers who work outside have expressed concern about giant hogweed, a noxious and potentially dangerous weed that was first discovered in the province in 2010.

2010 Report to Stakeholders
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: July 13, 2011
Français: 2010 – Rapport aux intervenants
Availability: Online only
Description:

WorkSafeNB’s vision of healthy and safe workplaces in New Brunswick is guided by goals and targets defined by its board of directors, and executed by WorkSafeNB’s management and staff.

2011-2016 Strategic Plan and Risk Assessment
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: July 12, 2011
Français: 2010 – Résultats de fin d’exercice
Availability: Online only
Description:

Today’s workplaces operate in a climate of constant change.

2011 Corporate Accountability Document (Q1)
Type: Corporate Reports
Date: July 12, 2011
Français: 2011 – Rendre compte : Pour des lieux de travail sains et sécuritaires au Nouveau-Brunswick; Résultats du premier trimestre
Availability: Online only
Description:

WorkSafeNB is committed to ensuring the highest standards in governance and administration.

Link to CMS Content Version Scrapyard Worker Electrocuted | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: July 6, 2011
Français: Un travailleur d’un parc à ferrailles est électrocuté | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

A 50-year-old man employed by a recycling business was electrocuted while helping move some scrap metal which was piled beneath overhead electrical utility lines. 

Link to CMS Content Version Worker Killed When Ladder Touches Power Line | PDF Version
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: July 6, 2011
Français: Un travailleur est tué lorsque son échelle entre en contact avec une ligne électrique | Version PDF
Availability: Online only
Description:

A 22-year-old roofer was electrocuted when the ladder he was helping to dismantle came in contact with a 7,200-volt overhead electrical line. 

Ergonomics Guidelines for Manual Handling
Type: Guidelines
Date: June 30, 2011
Français: Guide d’ergonomie : La manutention
Availability: Online only
Description:

This document represents best practices to prevent manual handling injuries and other business losses due to manual handling.