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.
Skidder Accidents Injure and Kill Woods Workers
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: November 1, 2004
Last Revised: March 30, 2022
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Online only
Description:
In recent years, three woodworkers died and several were seriously injured while assisting a skidder operator on a conventional logging operation.
Yet Another Chainsaw Kickback Fatality
Type: Hazard Alerts
Date: January 1, 2009
Last Revised: March 30, 2022
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Online only
Description:
A 20-year-old woodsworker was fatally injured while limbing a softwood tree with a chainsaw.
Upcoming Events
Type: Other
Date: March 29, 2022
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Online only
Respirator Selection Guide
Type: Posters
Date: June 1, 2005
Last Revised: March 28, 2022
Français: Sélection de respirateurs
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Online only
Description:
This chart is to be used as a guide and represents the most common applications where respirators are used.
Working Safely Amid COVID-19 and other Communicable Diseases
Type: Books
Date: March 11, 2022
Last Revised: March 11, 2022
Français: Travailler en toute sécurité dans le contexte de la COVID-19 et d’autres maladies transmissibles
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Online only
Description:
While COVID-19 restrictions are easing, workplaces must continue to be alert and flexible to change. The virus continues to create challenges in and out of the workplace. It and other communicable diseases, like H1N1 and influenza, are here to stay. Our guide, Working Safely Amid COVID-19 and Other Communicable Diseases, can help you operate your organization safely amid this environment.
Communicable Disease Prevention Plan: 4-Step Approach and Template
Type: Templates
Date: March 11, 2022
Français: Plan de prévention des malades transmissibles : Approche en quatre étapes et modèle
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Description:
Communicable disease is a serious threat to all New Brunswickers. As an employer, you’re required under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of your employees. This includes prevention efforts to eliminate or minimize the risk of communicable disease transmission in your workplace. This four-step approach and template can help.
E-News: March 2022
Type: E-News
Date: March 9, 2022
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Slip, Trip and Fall Evaluation Form
Type: Checklists
Date: February 7, 2022
Français: Formulaire d’évaluation des glissements, des trébuchement et des chutes
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Description:
To help you evaluate risks in your workplace using our evaluation form, we have developed the following guide of 10 common contributing factors
Walk Like a Penguin
Type: Posters
Date: February 7, 2022
Français: Marchez comme un pingouin
Availability:
Available in print
Description:
Posters (11x17) can be ordered from Communications. We suggest posting near entrances as a reminder before workers venture outside.
Slips on Ice Hurt - Discussion Guide
Type: Safety Talks
Date: February 7, 2022
Français: Les glissements sur de la glace font mal - Guide de discussion
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Online only
Description:
Injuries from slips on ice are common in many workplaces and are part of a bigger grouping called “slips and trips”. WorkSafeNB estimates that winter conditions are a major factor in one-third of all slips and trips injuries. Use the discussion guide to talk about the three major causes of slips, trips and falls at same level.