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.

News & Media Clips

NEWSSaskatchewan WCB Dec 16, 2024

WCB of Saskatchewan approves 2025 premium rates

The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved the 2025 average employer premium rate, maintaining it at $1.28 per hundred dollars of payroll, unchanged from 2024. This decision reflects the WCB's commitment to balancing stable rates with a fully funded compensation system.

NEWSWCB Nova Scotia Dec 10, 2024

Godfrey Jerry announced as new Chief Operating Officer

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NEWSWorkSafeBC Dec 5, 2024

WorkSafeBC urges workers and employers to prioritize safety while working from heights during the holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC advises extra precautions when working at heights, particularly in winter conditions, to prevent falls, which are a leading cause of workplace injuries.