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Fewer farm deaths, but still far too many

Improvements in farm equipment cited as main reason for a slight decline in farm fatalities

By Lorraine Stevenson October 23, 2015

Engineering improvements to farm equipment have made farming safer and are helping reduce the number of farm deaths each year in Canada — but only slightly. High numbers of farmers, their family members and farm workers still die on the job each year, according to updated data released last week by Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting

Thick smoke moved through Manitoba last week, creating air quality concerns and reduced visibility to two kilometres in some areas.

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Forest fire smoke invades Manitoba skies

Thick smoke from neighbouring forest fires has been lingering over Manitoba  but experts say it’s unlikely to impact plant growth

By Jennifer Paige July 9, 2015

Manitoba has been blanketed in smoke for more than a week as forest fires continued to spread across Western Canada. Drought-like conditions across the Canadian Prairies culminated to cause 395 active fires in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories by Monday morning. Air quality warnings have been issued almost daily and some producers may

father and daughter farmers wearing safety vests

Local news

Safety a top priority for Fannystelle farm family

Culture of safety includes detailed policies for different equipment and monthly meetings with employees

By George Cameron Hill March 17, 2015

The Nadeau farm has been in the family for over 75 years, and its current safety policies reflect the family focus. Making safe practices second nature, they’ve become champions of safety in the agricultural industry. Nadeau Farm was founded in Fannystelle by Celestin Nadeau in 1938, and in 1966 his son Gilbert expanded the business

National news

‘Be the Difference’ is 2015 Ag Safety Week theme

Farm safety champion testimonials aim to inspire peers to adopt a safer work culture on Canadian farms

By Lorraine Stevenson March 13, 2015

Be a better role model and set a higher standard for safety on your farm. That’s the message of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, which kicks off in Prince Edward Island next week, urging farmers and those who work with them to become safety champions. The education campaign, held each year on the third week of

Local news

SAFE Work Manitoba creates new safety consultant position

On-farm safety consultations are now available to Manitoba producers  to assist in establishing safer operations and help avoid pitfalls

By Jennifer Paige February 9, 2015

The Manitoba government has created a new farm safety specialist position to help farmers stay safe — and avoid Workplace Health and Safety inspection infractions. “This role is a great opportunity to get some workshops back on track and help anyone who is looking for assistance in developing an on-farm safety plan,” said newly appointed

Crops

Small communities need to plan for big disasters

The explosion of a fertilizer plant in Texas almost one year ago can offer lessons to other  rural communities when it comes to preparing for the worst

By Shannon VanRaes March 21, 2014

You might think you live in a sleepy rural community — one where “nothing ever happens” — but you’ll want to think again when it comes to planning for disaster management. “Just because you’re a small community, it doesn’t mean it’s not gonna happen,” said Frank Patterson, director of the Waco-McLennan County office of emergency

Man and woman standing in front of promo banners.

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Federal government invests $3.4 million in farm safety

The funds will help the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association support education of farmers

By Lorraine Stevenson February 27, 2014

A federal investment of $3.4 million over five years in the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) will fund more farm safety training and monitoring progress towards safer farms, officials said here last week. The funds support CASA efforts to implement the Canada FarmSafe Plan as well as initiatives such as annual national agricultural safety weeks

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A little more conversation: Taking action on farm safety

By Carolyn Van Den Heuvel March 16, 2013

Farmers have a reputation for being “strong, silent types.” Growing up on a farm and getting my hands very much dirty alongside my father, I don’t disagree with some of this “salt of the earth” mystique, but I also think it’s time to move beyond the stereotypes. Farms nowadays can be complex, highly industrialized businesses

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We’re all recovering safety offenders: Recognizing hazards on the farm

By Carolyn Van Den Heuvel March 16, 2013

In the not-too-distant past, I took pride in getting things done around the farm quickly. Everything from jumping in the grain bin without a second thought to performing feats of acrobatic wizardry in order to unclog jammed machinery (I had smaller hands). You name it, I did it. Looking back, it’s not so much that

News

Developing successful health and safety policies for staff

By Carolyn Van Den Heuvel March 16, 2013

Igrew up working long hours on the farm, so I know before I even make this statement that farm managers may cringe when I write that developing health and safety policies is a great way to show appreciation for your workers. There. I said it. Don’t stop reading. I have a point to make here.

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Tag Archives Occupational safety and health

Fewer farm deaths, but still far too many

Forest fire smoke invades Manitoba skies

Safety a top priority for Fannystelle farm family

‘Be the Difference’ is 2015 Ag Safety Week theme

SAFE Work Manitoba creates new safety consultant position

Small communities need to plan for big disasters

Federal government invests $3.4 million in farm safety

A little more conversation: Taking action on farm safety

We’re all recovering safety offenders: Recognizing hazards on the farm

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