March 13-19, 2022, is the first Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) under the banner “Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success.” Organizers are calling all farmers, ranchers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities to implement farm safety plans, talk about farm safety and value #FarmSafetyEveryday. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is an annual public campaign committed […] Read more
CASA celebrates Ag Safety Week: ‘Safety is Our Standard’
Sowing the seeds of mental health
Mental well-being, physical health and safety are all a part of a person’s overall ability to live and function well. Farmers, farm workers and farm families aren’t immune to the stress of everyday life, and circumstances of isolation, uncertainty and stress can have great effects. The COVID-19 global pandemic has also affected many groups, including […] Read more
Breathe easy and avoid carbon monoxide exposure
A warm shop is a genuine pleasure in the winter. Puttering around, fixing equipment, or even just enjoying the quiet of the workshop without the pressures of field work is a treat in the winter. However, there are some hazards to keep in mind when performing repairs, maintenance, fabrication, or other routine job tasks in […] Read more
Make farm safety a resolution in 2022
As the new year rolls in, with a fresh year and a fresh outlook, now is the time to think about resolutions. From saving money for a big purchase, to dedicating more time to family, resolutions (even if they aren’t always kept) are a tool to think about change. The new year is a great […] Read more
Tips for farming in winter weather
Winter in Canada comes with all sorts of challenges — freezing temperatures, blizzards, poor visibility, ice-covered equipment and the threat of temperature-related injuries like frostbite. However, farm work does not take a break because of cold weather. A healthy human body temperature is 37 C. A change of body temperature exceeding 1 C can be […] Read more
Work smarter on your farm with ergonomics
As combines and augers fall silent and snow and cold settle in, and aches and pains from working from dawn to dusk start to ease up, now is the time to rethink how to approach farm work from an ergonomic standpoint. Ergonomics is the science of analyzing the effect of work processes, job designs, and […] Read more
Keep grain in good condition to prevent entrapment
Take these safety measures if you must enter your grain bin
A sobering statistic from the Canadian Agricultural Injury data indicates there is an average of four fatalities due to grain entrapment every year in Canada. Grain entrapment incidents happen in grain bins, trucks, wagons, railcars and grain piles. Unfortunately, engulfment happens very quickly, and most victims do not survive. The best way to prevent grain […] Read more
Strategies to prevent falls from grain bins
It doesn’t take a long fall to cause a serious injury. Serious injuries can occur from a fall from any height. Falls from grain bins happen far too frequently and these falls, at worst, can be fatal. According to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting data, between 2003 and 2012 there were 13 fatalities from falls from […] Read more
Use a pilot vehicle to keep safe on the roads
A pilot vehicle can save a lot of frustration for both motorists and agricultural machinery operators. A pilot vehicle can help prevent collisions and injuries and damage to vehicles, farm machinery and road infrastructure. There are plenty of factors that lead to collisions between agricultural machinery and motorists. Some are unique to large machinery and […] Read more
CASA welcomes new chief executive officer
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Lear as its new chief executive officer. With a long history of not-for-profit experience, Lear joins CASA after working as the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association’s executive director. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her years of working in financial services. […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
