Reporting an Incident

Depending on what has happened, you may need to report the incident to WorksafeNB, Transport Canada, or both. What needs to be reported and how to do so are below.

WorkSafeNB

What incidents do I need to report to WorkSafeNB?

There is more detail in the FAQs on WorksafeNB's site Here.

You must report serious workplace incidents to WorkSafeNB right away. Call 1 800 999-9775 immediately if any of the following happen:

A fatality
Someone loses consciousness
An amputation
A fracture (not including fingers or toes)
A burn that needs more than first aid
Loss of vision in one or both eyes
A deep cut that needs medical treatment
A worker is admitted to hospital as an in-patient
Any accidental explosion or any exposure to a biological, chemical, or physical agent — even if no one is hurt

What incidents do I need to report to Transport Canada?

The details of what needs to be reported, how to report are on their website Here.

As an excerpt, the following incidents must be reported as soon as possible at 819-994-3741 or toll-free 1-800-387-3557, with a full report being submitted within 30 days:

(a) a person is killed or sustains a serious injury as a result of

(i) boarding, being on board or falling overboard from the ship, or

(ii) coming into direct contact with any part of the ship or its contents;

(b) a person falls overboard from the ship;

(c) a crew member whose duties are directly related to the safe operation of the ship is unable to perform their duties as a result of a physical incapacitation which poses a threat to the safety of persons, property or the environment;

(d) the ship

(i) sinks, founders or capsizes,

(ii) is involved in a collision or a risk of a collision,

(iii) sustains a fire or an explosion,

(iv) goes aground,

(v) makes unforeseen contact with the bottom without going aground,

(vi) sustains damage that affects its seaworthiness or renders it unfit for its purpose,

(vii) is anchored, grounded or beached to avoid an occurrence,

(viii) is missing or abandoned,

(ix) fouls a utility cable or pipe, or an underwater pipeline,

(x) sustains a total failure of

(A) the navigation equipment if the failure poses a threat to the safety of any person, property or the environment,

(B) the main or auxiliary machinery, or

(C) the propulsion, steering, or deck machinery if the failure poses a threat to the safety of any person, property or the environment;

(e) all or part of the ship’s cargo shifts or falls overboard; or

(f) there is an accidental release on board or from the ship which results in any of the events listed in subsection 8.4(2) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.