Safety Services New Brunswick

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca 🎙️ New episode: SSNB Health & Safety Podcast Congratulations to Sancton Access Inc. , one of WorkSafeNB's 2026 Safety Star Award recipients. 🏆 In this episode, host Perley Brewer talks with Matt Sancton , the fourth-generation leader of the 116-year-old family business, and Lou Totino about how they've built a safety culture across about 250 empl...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca He was training to save lives. He should have come home. In this episode of the Safety Services New Brunswick podcast, host Perley Brewer speaks with Jessica Gillis about her brother, Skyler Blackie, a firefighter who died following a training incident in 2019. Jessica shares who Skyler was, the lasting impact of his death on her family, and their efforts to pr...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca What do the latest numbers tell us about workplace injuries in Canada? In the latest Safety Services New Brunswick podcast, host Perley Brewer sits down with Janet MacEachern, CEO of the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), for a look at workplace injuries and occupational disease across the country. They discuss: ✅ Trends in workplac...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca What were the key workplace health and safety developments in New Brunswick in 2025—and what lies ahead? In our latest episode, host Perley Brewer speaks with Tim Petersen, President and CEO of WorkSafeNB , about highlights from the organization’s 2025 Annual Report, including: ✅ The lowest average assessment rate in WorkSafeNB’s history  ✅ A $53-million perf...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Mental health injuries among public safety personnel and trauma-exposed professionals are not signs of individual weakness—they can be a consequence of the challenging work these individuals perform on behalf of our communities. In the latest Safety Services New Brunswick podcast , host Perley Brewer speaks with Dr. Nick Carleton , Professor of Clinical Psychol...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca AI and the Future of Work: Are We Ready for What’s Next?   How will artificial intelligence reshape the future of work—and what will it mean for worker health and safety?   In the latest Safety Services New Brunswick podcast, host Perley Brewer speaks with Dr. Arif Jetha of the Institute for Work & Health about the opportunities, risks and unanswered questi...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Canada’s Workplace Safety Wake-Up Call: Closing the Gap Between Awareness and Action Are Canadian workplaces truly as safe as we think they are? In this thought-provoking episode of the Safety Services New Brunswick Podcast , host Perley Brewer sits down with Eugene Gutierrez of Threads of Life to discuss the findings from the 2026 State of Safety Report . Thei...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca We’re back! After a summer break, the Safety Services New Brunswick podcast returns with its first new episode—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. https://www.safetyservicesnb.ca/services/podcast/ In this episode, host Perley Brewer speaks with Tim Petersen, President and CEO of WorkSafeNB/Travail sécuritaire NB, for a preview of the 2026 WorkSafeNB Health and...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In our recent podcast interview, Perley Brewer , sits down with Anne Tennier, President & CEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) , to discuss the changing landscape of workplace health and safety in Canada. The conversation highlighted CCOHS’s longstanding mandate to support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In our latest podcast episode, Perley Brewer sits down with Jeremy Gauthier ( Threads of Life - Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support ), who shares a deeply personal and powerful story about a fatal workplace accident that changed his life forever. Jeremy takes us inside: The moment he received the call no leader ever wants The emotional impact on hi...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In this episode Perley Brewer talks with Tara Schrama from Threads of Life - Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support speakers bureau who shares her experience as a geologist in the iron ore industry, the impact of silica dust exposure, and the life altering health consequences that followed—along with a powerful message for employers and workers: take...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Perley Brewer sat down with Nicole Mclaughlin, CRSP who is a farmer, and safety trainer—to talk about what farm safety looks like on the ground in New Brunswick, and what’s changing. We cover: The most common hazards on farms (and why they keep showing up) Why new worker orientation and supervision are still a major gap Practical tools now available through Far...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca We are honoured to share a moving conversation with Michele Haire, mental health advocate and member of Threads of Life, who bravely shares her son Cameron’s story. This episode highlights the realities of mental health challenges, the impact of stigma, and the importance of early support—at home, at work, and in our communities.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Psychological safety has become one of the most talked‑about topics in workplace health and safety — but what does it really mean, and what responsibility do employers have? In this episode of the SSNB Podcast, host Perley Brewer sits down with Matt Kalichuk, Psychological Health and Safety Consultant with WorkSafeNB, to explore: ✅ What psychological health an...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca We’re pleased to welcome Rob Rowe  as the new President & CEO of the New  Brunswick Construction Safety Association (NBCSA). With more than 25 years of leadership experience across construction, mining, and major infrastructure projects, Rob brings a deep, practical understanding of what it takes to keep workers safe on complex job sites and across diverse...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca We just released one of the most important—and most difficult—podcast conversations we’ve ever hosted. In this episode, Perley Brewer speaks with Natasha Poirier, a longtime registered nurse whose life changed forever after a brutal workplace assault in 2019. Natasha courageously walks us through her experience, the life‑altering injuries she suffered, the long...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In this episode, we speak with Aubrey Bird from Threads of Life about Steps for Life, their signature fundraiser and one of Canada’s most important awareness events for families affected by workplace tragedies.  Aubrey shares:  What makes Steps for Life such a meaningful national event How the walk raises awareness, support, and healing across the country Simpl...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In this episode, Susan shares how Australia is reshaping the way organizations think about safety—from the introduction of psychosocial safety laws, to the use of immersive theatre that brings real‑world scenarios to life for workers. She discusses the shift toward experience‑based learning, the growing emphasis on mental health and inclusion, and how innovativ...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Cheryl shares Sean’s story, the circumstances surrounding his death, and the devastating gaps in training, safety protocols, and accountability that followed.  This episode explores the realities families face after workplace tragedy, the role of employer responsibility, and why speaking up about safety can save lives. Cheryl also discusses how Threads of Life...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In Part 2 of my interview with Clayton Kruger, we dive into his second book, The Reality of Safety, and explore what’s really happening in the Australian health and safety landscape. Clayton shares why many safety systems fail in practice, the growing pressure on supervisors, and how the industry’s complexity is contributing to stalled—and sometimes declining—s...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Perley sits down with Troy Winters, National Health & Safety Coordinator for CUPE, to explore the evolving landscape of occupational health in Canada. Troy discusses the issues most affecting workers today—from workplace violence and psychological health, to infectious disease preparedness, asbestos exposure, and emerging risks like aircraft fume events.  H...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Join us for part 1 of 2 of an eye-opening conversation with Clayton Kruger, Australian health & safety professional and author of The Illusion of Safety. With over 35 years in health and safety across oil, gas, and mining, Clayton shares why our industry might be missing the mark—and what really matters when safeguarding lives. ✅ Real stories, not theory...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca In our latest episode Perley Brewer sat down with Maria Tarenta from Belfast, PEI, to hear her powerful story of loss, healing, and advocacy. At just 13 years old, Maria’s life changed forever when her father tragically died in a workplace accident. She shared what those first days were like, the challenges her family faced, and how grief reshaped their lives....

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Heavy equipment accounts for nearly 50% of workplace fatalities in New Brunswick—a trend that’s been rising over the past few years. In our latest podcast, Perley talked with Michel Cyr, Manager of Investigations at WorkSafeNB, to discuss why these incidents happen and what can be done to prevent them. From blind spots and alarm fatigue to the importance of sig...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Our latest SSNB Podcast episode features Kirk Westfield , an emergency responder who shares his powerful story of resilience and recovery. This conversation explores mental health, workplace safety, and the vital role of the WorkSafeNB/Travail sécuritaire NB Injured Workers Advisory Committee (IWAC) in supporting those impacted by workplace injuries. Kirk’s ins...