AgSafe Alberta is putting on a series of webinars to promote farm safety.
On Jan. 31, an expert from the University of Iowa will discuss safety training for young adults and teens. Younger people are at an increased risk of injury because of developmental differences (both physical and cognitive), inexperience, fatigue and distracted behaviours.
On Feb. 15, an expert in substance abuse will look at how to deal with impairment in the workplace, including the unique challenge faced by farms with few employees or operated by family members.
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On March 8, an expert will look at ATV-UTV safety for women. The webinar will deal with maintenance and safety features, personal protective equipment, load and weight considerations, operation on public roadways, as well as employee training and considerations when working alone.
On March 21, the executive director of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef will talk about how safety is a key component of a farm’s sustainability.
All the webinars start at 1 p.m. For more info, go to the AgSafe Alberta website.
