General Regulation 91-191 has undergone numerous legislative changes in 2022 and 2023 and continues to undergo changes in 2024 that enhance health and safety in New Brunswick workplaces.
We are pleased to share that the amendments from the final phase are now in effect, impacting the following topics:

Explosives

Hearing loss prevention

Laser radiation

Portable compressed gas containers

Lighting

Emergency eyewash and shower requirements

Ladders

Personal protective equipment

X-ray safety

Demolition

Scaffolding

 In addition, Regulation 96-105 Underground Mine has also been amended. You can stay up to date by clicking the New regulatory changes button on the front page of the website, which will bring you to our hub focused on these changes. We are working hard at updating and creating new resources to help workplaces comply with the amendments.