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New Brunswick’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations contain legal requirements that must be met by all New Brunswick workplaces. Many sections of the legislation have associated guidelines and publications to help workplaces meet these requirements.

The key topics here are to assist you – New Brunswick’s employers and employees – in understanding your legislative obligations within your workplaces. This guide provides information on topics in a summarized format – users should always refer back to the legislation or regulation for specific requirements.

We welcome your feedback. Please direct any comments or questions about this guide or its content to the Regulatory Review and Training department at prevention@ws-ts.nb.ca

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WorkSafeNB Disclaimer

The information contained on this site does not replace the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its regulations. In the case of any discrepancy between the information contained on this site and the Act, the Act will prevail.

Although WorkSafeNB is committed to ensuring that all information on this site is available in both English and French, users should be aware that information from external sources not subject to the Official Languages Act might be available only in the language in which it was provided.

CCOHS Disclaimer

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information. [2026-04-02]

Important Note: Always remember that the decision on whether or not your workplace is in compliance with legislative requirements is made solely at the discretion of your WorkSafeNB health and safety officer.