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New Brunswick incident report requirements

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  • The immediate notice to WorkSafeNB and the committee for a serious injury
  • The accident report to WorkSafeNB within three days
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In New Brunswick, the Occupational Health and Safety Act says which incidents WorkSafeNB must hear about immediately, and the Workers' Compensation Act sets the 3-day accident report. Here is each rule with a link to the official text on laws.gnb.ca, and what a New Brunswick incident report should record.

Last reviewed October 12, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

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Company: Northgate Fabrication
Site: 1840 Industrial Pkwy, shipping dock 2
Date: 10/08/2026, about 2:15pm
Injured: Luis Romero, material handler, warehouse crew
Supervisor: Tom Reilly
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Date of the incidentOct 8, 2026
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What New Brunswick requires

  • The employer notifies the Commission immediately if an employee suffers an injury resulting in loss of consciousness, an amputation, a fracture other than to fingers or toes, a burn that requires medical attention, loss of vision in one or both eyes, a deep laceration, admission to hospital as an in-patient, or death, and immediately tells the committee or health and safety representativeOccupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2, s. 43 (1), (2)
  • The employer also notifies the Commission immediately of an accidental explosion or an accidental exposure to a biological, chemical or physical agent at the place of employment, whether or not anyone is injured, and of a catastrophic event or catastrophic equipment failure that results, or could have resulted, in an injury (not for vehicle accidents on public roads)Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 43 (4), (5)
  • Unless an officer orders otherwise, no one disturbs the scene of an accident that results in serious injury or death, except to attend to the injured or dead, prevent further injury, or protect endangered propertyOccupational Health and Safety Act, s. 43 (3)
  • On the Commission's form, the employer reports the accident and its nature, the day and time, the injured worker's name and address, the place, and the attending physician or surgeon, within three days after a worker suffers an injury that may entitle them to compensation or medical aid (first aid by the employer excluded), a worker is diagnosed with an occupational disease, or the employer first learns of the accident from the worker's notice; late reports can bring an administrative penaltyWorkers' Compensation Act, R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13, s. 44 (4), (4.1), (4.2)
  • Every employer has a procedure requiring workers to tell the employer of an accident the employer must report; a worker's notice gives their name and address, the cause of the injury in ordinary language, and where it happenedWorkers' Compensation Act, s. 44 (5.1), (7)
  • An employer with 20 or more employees has a written health and safety program that includes a system for the prompt investigation of hazardous occurrences to find their causes and the actions needed to prevent them happening again; the joint health and safety committee may take part in all investigations, in particular of the occurrences reportable under s. 43Occupational Health and Safety Act, ss. 8.1 (1), 15 (j)

Immediate notice to WorkSafeNB

The employer calls WorkSafeNB immediately when a worker loses consciousness, suffers an amputation, a fracture other than a finger or toe, a burn needing medical attention, loss of vision or a deep laceration, is admitted to hospital as an in-patient, or dies, and tells the joint health and safety committee or representative right away. Accidental explosions, accidental exposures to biological, chemical or physical agents, and catastrophic events or equipment failures that did or could have injured someone are reported immediately too, even with no injury.

After a serious injury or death, the scene stays as it is unless an officer says otherwise, except to help the injured, prevent more injuries or protect property at risk.

The 3-day accident report

When a worker's injury may need medical aid or cause lost earnings beyond first aid, the employer reports it on WorkSafeNB's form within three days: what happened, the day and time, the worker's name and address, the place, and the attending physician. Late reports can draw an administrative penalty. Employers also have a procedure for workers to report accidents to them.

Investigating

Employers with 20 or more employees have a written program with a system for promptly investigating hazardous occurrences to find their causes and prevent them happening again. The committee may take part, especially in incidents that had to be reported immediately.

Common mistakes

  • Waiting to call WorkSafeNB about a fracture or hospital admission.
  • Not telling the committee or representative about a serious injury.
  • Cleaning up the scene before an officer says it can be released.
  • Missing the 3-day deadline for the accident report.
  • Treating a near-miss explosion or chemical exposure as not reportable because no one was hurt.

Sources

Last reviewed October 12, 2026. Next review due January 12, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.