ICE CUBE COOLER! Engineers and geoscientists play an important part in protecting the public, including designing life-saving medical equipment. While we might use coolers to keep our water cold at a soccer game, they have lots of applications, including keeping medicine safe as it’s delivered to remote villages. Doctors without Borders use specially designed coolers […]
APEGNB Design Challenge #9
FERRIS WHEEL FUN! Engineers and geoscientists play an important part in protecting the public, including building safe amusement park rides! Now that sounds like fun. They have to think about which construction materials to use and the forces that will be acting on the seats, the spokes and the ground. Engineers also have to figure […]
Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. The Government of New Brunswick has put together a set of bilingual resources for people who are struggling during this time. They have partnered with MindWell to […]
APEGNB Office Hours
Regular office hours (8:30-4:30) will resume on Monday June 1st. In order to comply with provincial government directives, access to our office remains limited. You must make an appointment before coming to the office. To make an appointment, email reception@apegnb.com.
COVID-19 Impact Survey
APEGNB is seeking your feedback on the impact the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has had on your job. We would appreciate your participation in our brief survey. Your responses will assist Council and staff to better understand the impact on the profession, and we appreciate your input. Please only participate if you are registered with APEGNB. […]
COVID-19 Phased Recovery in New Brunswick: What does this mean for you?
As government restrictions begin to ease in New Brunswick and workplaces start to contemplate a return to work, all members should be aware of the provincial requirements to maintain a safe workplace. Physical distancing, health screenings, physical barriers (plexiglass), hand washing, surface cleaning, masks, and face coverings will be the new normal. Remote working, where […]
WorkSafeNB Develops Guide for Opening Businesses
From WorkSafeNB: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions necessary to reduce risk, workplaces will not be the same as we left them and we will need to adjust. And while we all try to establish a new normal at our workplaces, there will certainly be an added layer of health and safety measures […]
APEGNB Design Challenge #8
A LEG TO STAND ON! Engineers and geoscientists play an important part in protecting the public, including designing medical equipment! One type of medical equipment that is designed by mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineers are prosthetic limbs for people who are missing arms or legs. Engineers must work with medical doctors to ensure that prosthetics […]
Webinar: Engineers in a Changing Climate – Risk Analysis
Webinar: Engineers in a Changing Climate – Risk AnalysisCost: FreeWhere: Online WebinarWhen: May 12, 2020 (French) or May 13, 2020 (English) 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. : Principles and framework for climate risk vulnerabilities and assessment 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. : Assessment methodology and application (case studies) The world of climate change is filled […]