Safety Services New Brunswick

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Rebecca Orr was six months pregnant when her husband Lance lost his life in a fatal construction workplace tragedy in Alberta in 2009 working as a rigger.  Tune in to hear about the incident that changed their lives forever.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Dr. Matt Eagles traded his hockey sweater for surgical scrubs after concussions forced him to end his competitive hockey career.  He developed a passion for helping others with brain injuries and is now a Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Fellow at the University of Illinois Chicago.  Tune in to hear Matt share his story and discuss concussions in sport and in t...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to our discussion with Adam Donnelly on the difference and importance  between qualified versus competent as it applies to health & safety in the workplace.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to our discussion with Darrel Nickerson on receiving the much deserved 2024 WorkSafeNB Individual Safety Star Award.  Darrel is a renowned Safety Consultant & Educator and is a highly sought after conference speaker  with a long career in the health & safety field.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Shelly Kuris shares the story of her husband Sam who was fatality injured in a tragic forklift incident in January 2011 in British Columbia leaving behind his three children Jack, Silver and Liam. Shelly also recites a powerful poem written by their daughter Silver “I make a wish with all my might...”

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune in to hear Shelley Langmaid talk about her father Bob Maltby as she shares the story of the workplace tragedy in Miramichi that ultimately took his life on August 16th, 2016 and how it has changed her life forever.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune in to hear Josh Hickey of Chandler Safety & Industrial Supplies discuss changes in PPE and PPE for the female workforce.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Who do we protect? When providing care poses an almost inevitable risk of serious injury, how do nurses know where their obligation to client safety ends and their personal right to safety and security begin?  Tune in to hear Marjorie Belzile discuss her experience and research into this crucial issue.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca The Threads of Life Family Forums bring families affected by a workplace tragedy together to share, network and, ultimately, heal. At this special event, spouses, parents, siblings and close friends gather to learn coping skills for grief, active listening skills, tips on how the OHS system works, self-care, and so much more.  Karen shares her personal connecti...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune in to hear Mary Ann Gallagher of J. Smith Excavating discuss being presented the WorkSafeNB Company Safety Star Award at the 2024 WorkSafeNB Annual Conference. Mary Ann talks about her interest in safety and some of the initiatives implemented to make their company a safer workspace.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Lee Russell shares the story of her husband, Bill Russell, who died from a tragic workplace incident in 2021 after he was injured while working at a mill near Fredericton. Bill was crushed by a heavy trolly and died a few days later in hospital. Lee shares the tragic story and how it has changed lives forever.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca “Tune in to this fascinating discussion with Dr. Hallowell about the benefits of artificial intelligence and how it is being applied to occupational health & safety.  It’s a game changer... “ Dr. Hallowell is founder & ED of the Construction Safety Research Alliance and is an endowed Prof. of Construction Engineering at University of Colorado at Boulder...

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca with Mike Wahl, PhD Professor, Author, Speaker & Media Producer “Tune in to a discussion with internationally renowned Dr. Mike Wahl about his global journey and experience in becoming a leading health and safety expert.”

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca WorkSafeNB President & CEO, Tim Petersen, joins us to discuss the 2024 Health & Safety Conference coming up October 2-4 at the Fredericton Convention Centre.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune in to hear Todd Smith discuss a national State of Safety survey conducted on behalf of Threads of Life as well as Todd’s personal workplace tragedy story

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Women in Safety & Trades - Nuala Reilly (HSE Specialist)

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune in to a discussion on Fall Protection & Confined Space with subject matter expert David Comeau of RelyOn Nutec.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Alex Tuff shares his life-changing experience about his brother Kristopher who was killed in a workplace tragedy in 2013

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to this informative interview with Johannes Doemer on the topic of hearing conservation. 

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to hear Kaela Ballum’s fascinating experience in becoming a safety professional including her recommendations for those looking to enter the field

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to this panel discussion to learn about “Silica” and a new control tool acquired by NBCSA for detecting it to ensure the health and safety of workers engaged in silica dust-producing processes. Johannes Doemer Occupational Hygienist WorkSafeNB Ellen Brown Occupational Hygiene WorkSafeNB Roy Silliker General Manager/CEO NB Construction Safety Association

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca We welcome back Nadine Wentzell for a follow up discussion on substance use & addictions in the workplace with a focus on “fit for duty”.  

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to this interesting discussion with Roland Roy on health and safety at NB Power.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune-in to hear Angela Francoeur, Director of Regulatory Review & Training with WorkSafeNB discuss what you need to know about the New First Regulations in New Brunswick, and what it means for your organization.

Send us an e-mail to podcast@ssnb.ca Tune in to hear expert Dr. Vett Lloyd discuss how to prevent tick bites, what to do if you’ve been bitten by a tick, and what are the symptoms of Lyme disease.  A highly informative and worthwhile interview.