Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Archives - Page 8 of 13

Alberta fire department builds community safety through outreach

By Erin Kelly March 4, 2019

It’s often said that to encourage change, you need to lead by example. And for the fire department in Alberta’s Clearwater County, it’s a premise that’s not only valued but also practised. “Whenever we get an opportunity to educate and engage with the public as a fire department, we always take it because it is […] Read more

FarmLife, Wheat & Chaff

Tips when undergoing a farm transition

By Gerry Friesen February 1, 2019

There are certain dreams and wishes we all have. Health, happiness, wealth. This is no different on the farm. The ideal farm is profitable, productive, and safe. When the time comes to pass down the farm we have worked for our entire lives, there can be feelings of trepidation and angst. Dad is afraid of […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Taking care of your health through the ages

Simple lifestyle changes can help ensure you age well, and safely

By Gerry Friesen December 11, 2018

It is no secret that Canadian farmers are getting older. The 2016 Census shows the average age of farmers in Canada is 55, up from 52 in just 10 years. It is also no secret that as people age, we experience changes that can reduce our physical and mental capabilities. Signs of aging include: 1. […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Dealing with conflict and relationships on the farm

Seven strategies to address conflict

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, Gerry Friesen November 26, 2018

From infancy to old age, we form relationships. As we grow older and evolve from one relationship to another our values, beliefs, perceptions, goals, and ideas may evolve and change as well. As these changes occur, interpersonal conflict will happen. Conflict is part of life. In all relationships, we experience conflict. Conflict is not always […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Breathing easy: preventing farmer’s lung

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 29, 2018

It’s been quite the fall. Snow, rain, and sleet have wreaked havoc on harvest throughout the region. Although great for soil recharge, all this moisture is not so great for crops still waiting to be harvested. The result is that some farmers have had to put away crops wet and when this happens, so does […] Read more

A successful harvest also means having a safe harvest.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Working safely through another harvest season

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 25, 2018

At harvest, everyone wants to help. Hauling grain, fixing breakdowns, combining, driving to town for parts and supplies and fixing meals to eat in the field are all important tasks during harvest. Harvest is a time where we spend a lot of time apart from our families but all work towards the same goal — a […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Stay safe when you’re using that grain vacuum

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 18, 2018

Grain vacs are designed to make light work of what can often be a tedious chore. These high capacity and high efficiency (and high speed) machines can move thousands of bushels an hour (an upgrade from the shovel). Alongside the advances in grain moving technolog, come entrapment and engulfment hazards. Grain vacs are just like other pieces of farm equipment — there […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Keeping youngsters safe this summer season

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association July 24, 2018

With long, hot days on the horizon, children will be presenting parents with summer challenges unique to the season. Out with the school bell and the mad dash for the bus; in with curious kids at your feet looking to imitate you at every turn. For farm kids out on summer holidays, the insatiable need […] Read more

A trained watch person with a means of communication must always be present outside the bin when another person is inside.

Wheat & Chaff

Think ‘safety’ when you’re cleaning out grain bins

Never enter a grain bin when you're alone

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association June 11, 2018

A key reason why people become entrapped in grain is because grain stored in bins is out of condition. A farmer enters the bin to break down the crusted grain and tragedy strikes, grain comes tumbling down and the person is engulfed. If grain is kept in good condition, no one has to enter the […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

A late spring doesn’t mean forgetting about on-farm farm safety

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association May 22, 2018

It has been a long winter by all accounts. Farmers across the Prairies are anxious to get the seed in the ground. According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting data, agriculture-related fatalities happen most often from May to October. Of course, this makes sense, as this is when the majority of farming occurs; however, understanding […] Read more

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U.S. pulse group commits to doubling production in five years

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Tag Archives Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

Alberta fire department builds community safety through outreach

Tips when undergoing a farm transition

Taking care of your health through the ages

Dealing with conflict and relationships on the farm

Breathing easy: preventing farmer’s lung

Working safely through another harvest season

Stay safe when you’re using that grain vacuum

Keeping youngsters safe this summer season

Think ‘safety’ when you’re cleaning out grain bins

A late spring doesn’t mean forgetting about on-farm farm safety

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