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Work smarter on your farm with ergonomics

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association November 18, 2021

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

Cows that were stranded in a flooded barn at Abbotsford, B.C. are rescued on Nov. 16, 2021 by people in boats and on a jet-ski after rainstorms lashed the province, triggering landslides and floods and shutting highways. (Photo: Jennifer Gauthier/Reuters)

General, Reuters, Weather

B.C. calls emergency, expects more deaths from 500-year flood

Some livestock die, more are expected to be euthanized

By GFM Network News November 17, 2021

Abbotsford | Reuters — The death toll in Canada from massive floods and landslides that devastated parts of British Columbia is set to rise, with the province declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday. Authorities have so far confirmed one death after torrential rains and mudslides destroyed roads and left several mountain towns isolated. At […] Read more

Community members struggle to rescue stranded cattle from an Abbotsford, B.C.-area farm on Nov. 16, 2021 after rainstorms caused flooding and landslides in the region. (Photo: Reuters/Jesse Winter)

Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Small navy of farmers rescues cattle in flood-hit B.C.

By GFM Network News November 17, 2021

Abbotsford | Reuters — A flotilla of motorboats, canoes, dinghies and jet-skis helmed by farmers raced to move dozens of trapped cows from frigid waters as floods hit British Columbia. After a month’s worth of rain in two days, the downpours triggered widespread flooding. Mudslides hit cities and towns across the province. Among the worst-affected […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

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

News, Wheat & Chaff

Strategies to prevent falls from grain bins

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 23, 2021

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

File photo of apple picking in a Canadian orchard. (Martinedoucet/E+/Getty Images)

General, Machinery

New B.C. youth work rules: Heavy lifting, ag chem handling out

New standards also lift province's 'general working age' to 16

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News July 23, 2021

“Light farm and yard work” are deemed appropriate for workers at ages 14 and 15 under new employment standards taking effect in British Columbia this fall. The province on Wednesday announced changes to its Employment Standards Act, which have been through the development and consultation stages since 2019, have now been finalized and will take […] Read more

Equipment, News, Wheat & Chaff

Use a pilot vehicle to keep safe on the roads

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association June 2, 2021

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

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Stickers add heart and soul to farm safety

By Kari Belanger June 2, 2021

This tweet posted by Alberta farmer Walter Moebis (@Wally_53) on May 8 is about the simple, red, heart-shaped safety stickers, with the straightforward message, “Please Be Careful. We Love You, Your Family.” I believe they were the brainchild of United Grain Growers (please correct me if I’m wrong) and they’ve been stuck on everything from […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Spill response on the farm, Part 2

By Robert Gobeil April 26, 2021

Unfortunately, spills and leaks occur for a variety of reasons. Prevention is key. If the steps provided in Part 1 of this feature are followed correctly, any spill or leak would be from unforeseen circumstances or human error. However, by implementing an emergency response plan (ERP), it is possible to respond quickly and safely to […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Spill response on the farm, Part 1

By Robert Gobeil April 12, 2021

Farmers depend on all sorts of tools to get the job done. Chemicals are just another tool farmers use to keep farm machinery running, keep livestock and crops healthy and to ensure farms operate at optimal performance. However, there is a potential for spills or leaks wherever crop protection products, cleaning supplies, fuel, livestock medications […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

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Work smarter on your farm with ergonomics

B.C. calls emergency, expects more deaths from 500-year flood

Small navy of farmers rescues cattle in flood-hit B.C.

Keep grain in good condition to prevent entrapment

Strategies to prevent falls from grain bins

New B.C. youth work rules: Heavy lifting, ag chem handling out

Use a pilot vehicle to keep safe on the roads

Editor’s Column: Stickers add heart and soul to farm safety

Spill response on the farm, Part 2

Spill response on the farm, Part 1

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