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Extra care is needed when using equipment this season to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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Add COVID-19 to your safety plan for spring seeding

More cleaning and less sharing of equipment are sensible moves these days

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Plan how to stay safe while seeding during COVID-19. Start, of course, by minimizing contact, said Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta. “If you have a large group, maybe have them come at different points during the morning, so they’re not all together,” she said. But having safety conversations, in one form or another, […] Read more
Family farms remain exempt from OHS requirements, but farmers are encouraged to consider implementing safety on their farms.
Opinion

Opinion: What does Alberta’s Farm Freedom and Safety Act mean for you?

Insurance, employment standards and OHS compliance are three areas producers need to consider

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Farmers, we get it. Whenever a new agriculture-specific bill is adopted, you rightfully ask, ‘How does this apply to me?’ Rarely are there easy answers, especially when they come in the form of legislation that is long, wordy, and, let’s be honest, not that fun of a read. A recent example of this is the […] Read more
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Workplace hotline now available for Alberta producers

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Alberta producers can now get immediate support if there’s a workplace safety incident on their farm or ranch. AgSafe Alberta, an industry-led collaboration of farm groups, has set up and will operate a hotline that farmers can call at any time. The number is 1-833-9AG-SAFE (1-833-924-7233). “This hotline is available 24-7, year round and all […] Read more
With 67,000 acres to harvest, as well as a feedlot, time is always in short supply at Serfas Farms. But “unless we’re really, really, really late in the season, we won’t go two straight weekends in a row,” said Kevin Serfas. “It just doesn’t make any sense (to) burn the guys out.”
Crops

You’re only human — but are you willing to admit it?

The odds of an accident during the gruelling harvest season go up sharply if you don’t take these safety precautions

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Are you getting worn down by the harvest grind? If you didn’t answer ‘yes’ to that question, then you’re either not being honest or you’re missing the signs of fatigue. “It’s not a badge of honour to say how long and how hard and how many days it’s been since you’ve taken a holiday,” said […] Read more

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