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Farmers on a committee dealing with workplace safety regulations argued that wearing a seatbelt while operating farm equipment doesn’t make sense much of the time. But the committee is recommending making buckling up mandatory.

Buckle up — workplace safety rules may be in for a rough ride

Mandatory seatbelt use is among several ‘pretty big’ regulations that don’t make sense,  says the AgCoalition

By Jennifer Blair November 7, 2017

Over the objections of its farmer members, a committee has recommended the province make seatbelt use mandatory in tractors, combines, and other farm equipment. Forcing farmers to buckle up is just one — although likely the most controversial — of 142 recommendations from four “technical working groups” established to turn Bill 6 into actual occupational […] Read more

It’s a classic image of life on the farm  but it’s time to put this tradition to rest, says Alberta’s youth farm safety  co-ordinator.

Machinery & Shop, News

Official says ‘One Seat, One Rider’ should be the rule on every farm

Machinery accidents cause the majority of fatalities among children on the farm

By Alberta Agriculture and Forestry October 11, 2017

Daddy, can I have a ride?’ “Riding on the tractor with Dad has been a long-standing tradition for many farm families,” said Janice Donkers, youth farm safety co-ordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “It’s not uncommon to hear the older generations boast about how young they were when they first began riding on or operating […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery & Shop, Reuters

Toromont to buy Cat dealer Hewitt

By Reuters August 28, 2017

Reuters — Toromont Industries said Monday it would buy privately held Hewitt Group for about $1.02 billion in cash and shares to expand its network of heavy equipment dealers in Eastern Canada. Through the deal, Concord, Ont.-based Toromont will acquire Hewitt’s 45 Caterpillar dealerships in Quebec, the Maritimes, Labrador and Ontario, increasing the number of […] Read more

There is a long list of potential hazards when baling, transporting,  and stacking hay.

Hay, News

For safety’s sake, read this list and check it twice

Haying often means rushing to beat the weather, and that ups the danger, says farm safety expert

By Alberta Agriculture and Forestry July 18, 2016

Baling season is once again in full swing. Many producers equate baling with hot summer days and a rush to beat the weather. While getting hay baled and off the field is a top priority, doing the job safely should take precedence. “To increase the safety of baling procedures while ensuring the job gets done, […] Read more

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Buckle up — workplace safety rules may be in for a rough ride

Official says ‘One Seat, One Rider’ should be the rule on every farm

Toromont to buy Cat dealer Hewitt

For safety’s sake, read this list and check it twice

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