Protecting Yourself - Your Responsibilities

Staying safe at work isn't always as easy as it sounds.  Unfortunately, not every place is safe, and it's not something that you can take for granted.

As a key player in this game, you've got responsibilities.

All New Brunswick workers, regardless of age, industry or occupation, are responsible for:

• Following the safety rules and regulations.
• Asking for the training they need.
• Asking questions if they have them.
• Reporting all injuries, near misses and workplace hazards.
• Reporting unsafe working conditions.
• Wearing the proper protective equipment.
• Doing the job safely.
• Watching out for their own well-being, and that of others.
• Co-operating with the Joint Health and Safety Committee or Safety Representative at the workplace.
• Co-operating with WorkSafeNB and Health and Safety Officers.

Even if your job description doesn't include it, you've got to consider safety an important part of your responsibilities at work.