WorkSafeNB oversees the implementation and application of New Brunswick's Occupational Health and Safety Act; Workers' Compensation Act; Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal Act; and, the Firefighters' Compensation Act.
At times, these acts can be vague or difficult to understand. We’ve developed interpretations to clarify various sections and regulations of the above acts.
Questions: compliance.conformite@ws-ts.nb.ca
Statute: General Regulation 91-191
Section: 207(2)(a)
Date: November 29, 2024
Statute: First Aid Regulation
Section: 8(1), 8(2) and 8(3)
Date: May 27, 2024
Statute: General Regulation 91-191
Section: 2 – Critical Lift definition
Date: April 26, 2024
Statute: First Aid Regulation
Section: 4(1)
Date: March 7, 2024
Statute: General Regulation 91-191
Section: 51.96
Date: February 28, 2024
Statute: General Regulation 91-191
Section: 211(2)(e) and 211.1
Date: October 25, 2022
Statute: General Regulation 91-191
Section: 102(2)(a)
Date: October 4, 2022
Statute: General Regulation 91-191
Section: 25, 45, 46 & 47
Date: December 21, 2021
Statute: Occupational Health and Safety Act
Section: 3(1)
Date: March 11, 2021
Statute: Occupational Health and Safety Act
Section: Definition of Supervisor
Date: September 3, 2020
