New Brunswick’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its regulations have specific requirements that may affect your project and set the minimum standards for health and safety.

During construction, your home becomes a place of employment and as a property owner, you have legal obligations to comply with the OHS Act. Property owners must use due diligence to ensure reasonable steps are taken to protect workers on their property, including hiring safety-conscious contractors.

Wondering if your home office is set up safely? Come see us at the Fredericton Home Show (April 5-7). We’ll have a sit-stand desk available for you to try and expertise to help ensure you and others work safely in your home. 

The application for a decision review, the required first step in the appeals process, is now in an online format. This change is directly linked to our commitment to accessible and personalized client service. We’re focused on service that is high quality and efficient for the New Brunswickers we serve.

The form provides:

• Pop-up definitions and tips
• Prompts to ensure complete and accurate information
• Ability to upload documents
• Quick filing – directly submitted to the Decision Review Office (DRO) in seconds

Supervisors play a vital role in the safety of their teams. But not every supervisor understands their obligations. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (Bill 26) recently clarified the responsibilities of supervisors. A supervisor is a person authorized by an employer to supervise or direct the work of employees. This includes people from first-level supervision on the shop floor, to the manager, to the CEO. Know your role. Keep your employees safe.