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How to prevent tractor rollovers and runovers

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 6, 2023

It’s common knowledge that tractors are used day in and day out on farms across Canada. They’re essential to farm productivity and are a regular sight on rural roadways during the spring planting and fall harvest seasons. While tractors are vital for completing many farm tasks, using these machines is a hazardous activity that people […] Read more

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BeGrainSafe provides valuable training for firefighters

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 8, 2023

BeGrainSafe is an important part of the safety programs offered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). Through the BeGrainSafe initiative, firefighters are trained on how to respond to grain entrapment incidents, which can be a danger on grain farms. At the heart of the program is the BeGrainSafe Trailer, a mobile training and demonstration […] Read more

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Hierarchy of control can reduce risk of farm injuries

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 27, 2023

Hazards are a reality on the farm. People of all ages who live and work on the farm are exposed to hazards posed by machinery, animals, crop protection products and more. Controlling these hazards so they aren’t a danger to farm residents and workers is key to preventing injuries. The hierarchy of control is a […] Read more

Master trainer Donna Noble
instructs BeGrainSafe trainees on
performing a grain entrapment
rescue during a training exercise.

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Passionate trainer helps spread awareness about grain safety

By Erin Kelly September 28, 2022

Donna Noble knows all too well how life can change in an instant. In April 2008, her 17-year-old daughter, Jenny, was killed in a school bus accident outside of Rimbey, Alta. But a month after Jenny’s death, Noble, a volunteer firefighter, was back on the trucks. “I went back with the belief that I couldn’t […] Read more

This year, 2,000 Safety Scouts Kits will be available across Canada free of charge while supplies last.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: We aren’t doing enough to stop child fatalities on the farm

By Kari Belanger June 24, 2022

Last month, I was happy to see BASF’s announcement of the second year of its Safety Scouts program. The purpose of the program is to support farm safety for children and their families by inviting kids to act as safety ambassadors on their family farms. This year, 2,000 Safety Scouts Kits will be available for […] Read more

For more than a decade, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association has been raising awareness about the importance of safety on Canadian farms.

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CASA celebrates Ag Safety Week: ‘Safety is Our Standard’

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 15, 2022

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

Farming is unlike any other occupation, chock full of unique stressors and demands that require specific supports.

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Study defines farm culture, identifies mental health supports

By Erin Kelly March 7, 2022

Long days spent alone. Extreme weather events. Unpredictable markets. Finances. Disease. The list goes on. There’s no question that farming is a stressful occupation. There’s also no question that farming is unlike any other occupation. And that raises the question of how to ensure services and supports reflect the unique stressors and demands of the […] Read more

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Sowing the seeds of mental health

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 15, 2022

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

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Breathe easy and avoid carbon monoxide exposure

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 24, 2022

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

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Keep grain in good condition to prevent entrapment

Take these safety measures if you must enter your grain bin

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 21, 2021

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

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Tag Archives Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

How to prevent tractor rollovers and runovers

BeGrainSafe provides valuable training for firefighters

Hierarchy of control can reduce risk of farm injuries

Passionate trainer helps spread awareness about grain safety

Editor’s Column: We aren’t doing enough to stop child fatalities on the farm

CASA celebrates Ag Safety Week: ‘Safety is Our Standard’

Study defines farm culture, identifies mental health supports

Sowing the seeds of mental health

Breathe easy and avoid carbon monoxide exposure

Keep grain in good condition to prevent entrapment

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