Safety Start Program
A program that offers 24 hours of training in Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Standard First.
Three days of Occupational Health & Safety and First Aid training
The Safety Start program began in the year 2000 and has been completed by more than 50,000 participants. Safety Start is a three-day program covering workplace health & safety, first aid, and other resources relating to workplace safety. Successful participants will receive certification in:
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED
These certifications are recognized, and valued, by employers across the province. The goal of the program is to promote health & safety in the workplace and to help participants gain employment.
Additional Information
The Safety Start program, and materials, have been designed to be as accessible as possible. Every effort is made to ensure that language, literacy, and comprehension skills are not obstacles preventing participants from getting the most out of the program.
- Offered in both official languages
- Available province-wide
- No cost for approved referral agencies
- Adapted for Covid-19 protocols
- Accommodating to clients’ needs
Fore more information please contact the Safety Start coordinator by email or phone at (506) 444-0175
Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick through the Canada New Brunswick Labour Market Development Agreement.
Course Request Form
Complete and submit the form above to request your training today!
1-877-762-7233 | info@ssnb.ca
Safety Start Open Course Schedule
Safety Services New Brunswick offers the Safety Start program province-wide based on demand. Below is a list of pre-scheduled courses in the regions with the highest demand. For information on courses in other regions, please click on the “Online Referral Platform” link below.
Fredericton
May 5-7, 2025
June 2-4, 2025
July 2-4, 2025
Miramichi
May 27-29, 2025
June 23-25, 2025
July 21-23, 2025
Moncton
May 12-14, 2025
June 9-11, 2025
July 7-9, 2025
Saint John
May 20-22, 2025
June 16-18, 2025
July 14-16, 2025
Moncton (French)
May 20-22, 2025
June 16-18, 2025
July 14-16, 2025
Caraquet (French)
June 9-11, 2025
Online Referral Platform
Click on the link above to see further course information or to refer someone to the Safety Start program!
