A recent review of fatalities, accidents, injuries and near misses in New Brunswick has led us to direct our attention toward trenching safety.
There has been no change in legislation, but we will be keeping a close eye on these operations throughout the province.
WorkSafeNB will be strictly enforcing the regulations around trenching procedures. If we encounter violations of these laws, there will be zero tolerance.
You are welcome to print these items for your use and to distribute them to those who will benefit from this information. We also have a trenching sticker available. Please contact communications@ws-ts.nb.ca for your free sticker and for more information on WorkSafeNB publications.
The New Brunswick Construction Safety Association (NBCSA) offers workshops on trenching awareness. For more information, visit www.nbcsa.ca or call 506 627-1477.