Communication between workers and family members is vital to ensure the safety of those working on a farm or ranch. Everyone should be able to identify their role in successful safety communication on the farm.
In Alberta, the ‘I Have a Role’ campaign continues to highlight communication on the farm.
“This past year, the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Farm Safety Program has developed some new farm safety resources for Albertans of all ages,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety co-ordinator with Alberta Agriculture. “A new ‘Danger Dog’ book encourages young children to be on the lookout for hazards on their farm. Updated dry erase and interactive hazard hunt scenes add to the collection of educational resources for children ages 10 to 14.”
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Mini egg helmets provide a fun and interactive demonstration on how protective head gear works and why people should always wear helmets when horseback riding. For farmers and ranchers hiring employees, the employer’s manual A Farm Employer’s Guide to Job Orientation and Safety Training has been updated.
In addition to developing resources, Alberta Agriculture is currently working with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to develop an Alberta version of the Canada FarmSafe Plan. This is a practical outline to walk agricultural producers through the steps of developing their own farm safety plan, and it will be tailored to the specific needs of Alberta farms and ranches. The Alberta FarmSafe Plan will be tested in the province on a variety of different agricultural operations starting in the summer 2013. Alberta Agriculture will provide support to make the process seamless and efficient for busy farm managers.
For more information about Alberta Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program and available resources, visit Alberta’s Farm Safety website.
