A code of practice for fall protection systems and measures in New Brunswick should ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards to prevent workplace fall hazards.

The code of practice must be readily available at the place of employment before work begins, and employees must receive instruction regarding the code of practice. It should be developed in consultation with the committee or the health and safety representative, if any, or with the affected employees. [1]

The code of practice shall include the following information:

• Possible hazardous situations, including a description of the hazards and the possible effects on the health or safety of employees
• The identification of employees at risk
• The location where the code of practice might apply
• The methods and equipment to be used including inspections procedures
• The procedures and equipment which might be required in the event of an emergency
• The times, days, or events during which the code of practice might be applicable
• The identification of training needs
• The identification of the person responsible for implementing the code of practice
• The name of the safety monitor, if applicable, and the training the safety monitor has received

[2] An employer shall ensure that a competent person trains an employee in the use, maintenance, and inspection of a fall-protection system for the task being performed unless the fall-protection system is a guardrail. [2]

The employer shall ensure that the competent person prepares a written training record which shall include the following information:

• The name of the employee who received the training
• The date on which the training took place
• The name of the competent person and the name of the agency if any

[2] The training record for each employee shall be made available to an officer upon request. [2]