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orientation & training
New Employee Orientation
A strong start sets the tone for everything that follows. A thorough new employee orientation isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical step in building a safe, informed, and confident workforce from day one.
This New Employee Orientation Checklist helps ensure all essential topics are covered with new hires before they begin work—especially in hazardous environments. Based on New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety legislation, it supports employers in meeting requirements while creating a consistent, documented onboarding process.
Use this checklist as a record of orientation completion, and adapt it to fit your workplace – including expectations such as policies, procedures, and job-specific details. Most importantly, it reinforces that employees must be properly trained, equipped, and supervised before operating any equipment or machinery.
Taking the time to orient employees properly helps prevent injuries, and builds confidence from day one.
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Please note: The information on this website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or visit your local emergency room.