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Keeping grain in good condition will help grain flow without issues when unloading, reduce risks to workers, maintain grain quality and better ensure you get the best price for your grain.

Avoid entrapment incidents with proper grain storage

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association June 8, 2020

As farmers, you understand the importance of proper storage of your crops. High temperatures and humidity levels can drastically impact grain quality. But how is this a safety concern? This past year, we experienced a very wet harvest season and crops were put into storage in wet conditions. Once spring weather arrives, the grain will […] Read more

Anhydrous ammonia, or NH3, is one of the most commonly used fertilizers. It’s low cost, highly effective and contains one of the most concentrated forms of nitrogen, with levels at 82 per cent. However, it can also be highly hazardous.

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Anhydrous ammonia – handle with care!

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association May 26, 2020

While fertilizers share a common purpose, there’s no one-size-fits-all instruction manual. Learning about the unique properties and precautions for each fertilizer used on your operation could save time, money and prevent serious injury. Anhydrous ammonia, or NH3, is one of the most commonly used fertilizers. It’s low cost, highly effective and contains one of the […] Read more

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How safe is your farm? Use this assessment tool to find out

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association April 23, 2020

Working day in and day out, it’s easy to go into autopilot. We all do it. However, it can lead to unwanted consequences in a hazardous environment. Documenting the potential hazards on your farm, being aware of the risks, and putting controls in place can go a long way in protecting yourself, your workers and […] Read more

Safety is a part of everything farm managers and labourers do at  Stamp Seeds.

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Southern Alberta seed farm embraces culture of safety

By Erin Kelly April 13, 2020

Much has changed at Stamp Seeds since it was founded by Richard and Marian Stamp more than 40 years ago. “Our farm keeps changing as agriculture keeps changing. We have a pretty dynamic farm; there’s never a day that goes by without something exciting happening,” explains Richard. “But that is also why it’s been important […] Read more

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Take extra steps to keep farm workers safe during COVID-19

Add biosecurity practices, or ramp up the ones you already employ

By Alexis Kienlen, GFM Network News March 19, 2020

Farmers concerned about the spread of COVID-19 can learn from the hog sector on the matter of protecting themselves and their workers, says a leading expert on biosecurity in the pork industry. “This is the world of biosecurity that the swine industry deals with on a daily basis,” said Dr. Egan Brockhoff, veterinarian counsellor for […] Read more

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Farm Safety: Keep your kids safe on the farm during Ag Safety Week and all year round

By Leeann Minogue March 16, 2020

Because we have a 13-year-old on our farm who is just learning how to operate machinery, it seems important to take note of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 15 to 21 this year. Farming is a dangerous job for experienced farmers; bringing children and teenagers near the dangerous equipment in our back yard is a […] Read more

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If you must work alone, make sure you stay safe

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association March 4, 2020

There are many farm tasks that require you to work alone, like operating equipment in the field. Working alone can be risky, but there are preventive measures we can take to reduce the risks. The hazards of working alone are broader than you may think. You could be injured, have a medical emergency, experience a […] Read more

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Locate underground utilities before you dig

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 20, 2020

Every year, underground infrastructures and utilities are unintentionally struck across Canada. Unsafe digging could result in serious injury or death, fines and repair costs or interrupted services. Although many underground infrastructures and utilities are found in urban areas, rural areas also have a number of these services. Don’t risk hitting or disrupting an underground utility […] Read more

It’s important to train for working at heights and to select the type of fall protection that best suits the task.

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Protecting against falls on the farm

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 13, 2020

Falls are a serious contributor to farm fatalities. In fact, falls from heights are one of the top 10 causes of fatalities in agriculture, according to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting. Falls that are not fatal can often result in serious injury — even a minor fall resulting in a minor injury could lead to lost […] Read more

When implementing new technology, it’s essential to look for potential new hazards that could arise and address them as soon as possible.

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Selecting the right technology for your farm

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 5, 2020

Technology has created new and exciting ways to manage and improve farming operations. From GPS to drones, from bin monitors to smartphones and apps, tech is everywhere. Along with the tremendous advantages that technology has afforded farmers, there is potential for inefficiencies, frustrations, and, at worst, hazards. Selecting the right tech, using it to its […] Read more

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COVID-19 and the farm: Stories from the GFM network

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Avoid entrapment incidents with proper grain storage

Anhydrous ammonia – handle with care!

How safe is your farm? Use this assessment tool to find out

Southern Alberta seed farm embraces culture of safety

Take extra steps to keep farm workers safe during COVID-19

Wait until they’re ready

If you must work alone, make sure you stay safe

Locate underground utilities before you dig

Protecting against falls on the farm

Selecting the right technology for your farm

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