Farm safety Archives

Farmer walking with his dog in a grassy field on an early morning in summer

What’s the best form of exercise?

Fit to Farm: We benefit from some form of resistance training at all levels of our biology, through our daily chores or otherwise

By Kathlyn Hossack 22 hours ago

For farmers at any season of life, it’s more important to find ways of exercising that feel practical and attainable, rather than force yourself through some form of exercise that simply doesn’t fit or feel good, athletic therapist Kathlyn Hossack writes.

Fall maintenance is critical to ensure seasonal equipment starts right up and gets back to work in the spring without breaking out the wrenches. Photo credit: Kioti.

Equipment, Machinery

Store that seasonal-use equipment properly

Kioti has a few recommendations for small equipment owners

By Scott Garvey 2 days ago

Owners of small seasonal equipment may believe autumn maintenance isn’t needed if a machine will be kept out of the harsh elements over winter — only to find unexpected problems come spring.

General

Exploring Harvest Safety

By Jonah Grignon October 22, 2025

Kristin Hoffman of WSPS explains measures for increased farm safety around harvest season

Canada/U.S. border crossing at Emerson, Man. | Robert Arnason photo

Equipment, Machinery, Trucks and UTVs

U.S. bill could keep out Canadian truckers

Member of Congress tables bill that could prevent Canadian drivers from operating commercial trucks in U.S.

By Scott Garvey October 16, 2025

The Protecting America’s Roads Act, which was tabled in the U.S. House of Representatives at the beginning of October, would “rid the country of illegal immigrant commercial truck drivers and ineligible foreign nationals.”

A plague of grasshoppers chowing down on a crop earns them a spot on the author’s “bitin’ list.” Photo: Tara Mulhern Davidson

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

A rancher’s ‘bitin’ list’

A Little Bit Western: Invasive weeds, gophers, grasshoppers and raccoons are all on this rancher’s naughty list

By Tara Mulhern Davidson October 7, 2025

This Saskatchewan rancher comes up with her ‘bitin’ list,’ channeling her inner Tyler Childers.

Man breathing fresh air near the mountains

Columns, Farm Life

Simple ways to relieve tension

Fit to Farm: Expectations of stress tee up the body’s tension response — which then sometimes sticks around longer than we need

By Kathlyn Hossack October 3, 2025

Farmers and farm workers will often feel tension in their muscles, whether it’s from physical exertion, stress, or even changes in the weather — and treatment of tension can start simple at home.

Equipment, Machinery

Powdery mildew can be combine fire risk

Dust from the disease can ignite to cause combine fires; producers advised to frequently clean their equipment

By Scott Garvey September 26, 2025

Depending on the crop, powdery mildew may not be much of a yield killer for grain growers — but dust from the fungal disease can build up to cause fires in combines.

Mid adult man standing outside by his pickup truck on farm field with farmers taking break during harvest time

Features, General

Toolkits help bridge gap in farmer mental health

Ag Safety: In ag emergency preparedness, mental health outcomes often are overlooked

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 23, 2025

Efforts to rebuild and repair farms tend to take centre stage following a crisis, but the mental health aspects of such events often inadvertently wind up on the back burner, hence a new resource kit for farmer use.

A captivating dense forest with evenly spaced tall thin Pine trees. The floor is covered in pine needles, creating mysterious and eerie natural ambiance perfect for spooky or enchanting fantasy. Matt LaVigne/iStock/Getty Images

Columns, Practical Tips

Common mistakes and misinformation

Practical Research: A compendium of miscellaneous misconceptions now floating around farm country

By Ieuan Evans September 19, 2025

Plant pathologist Ieuan Evans looks at still-circulating miconceptions about pine and spruce trees, shelterbelts, salt, dog food, bison, milk and more.

Woman in industrial workplace being fitted with personal protective equipment including bright yellow hard hat and safety vest. Photo: BulentBARIS/iStock/Getty Images

Equipment, General

Poor-fitting PPE adds more farm safety hazards for women

Surveys show the available gear significantly hampers women at their work

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 18, 2025

Despite decades of calls for change, women on farms and in other workplaces are still made to struggle with ill-fitting and uncomfortable personal protective equipment (PPE).

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