
Tag Archives Occupational safety and health

Alberta farm walking the walk on safety
Stamp Seeds has seen major growth and that’s prompted family to ‘put that culture of safety up front’

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

Producers and their farm workers urged to take workplace safety survey
The new government wants views and suggestions before introducing the Farm Freedom and Safety Act

Safety is the new norm at Will Farms
Elaine Bellamy says not having a farm safety plan is a risk you simply can’t afford

New provincial safety grant gives farm employers a ‘helping hand’
Grant can offset costs for meeting new workplace safety regulations, which come into effect Dec.1

Farm and safety grants available

Keep your young workers and children safe at harvest
Don’t assume workers know ‘the basics’ and build a separate safe play area for young children

Furor gives way to compromise on farm safety rules
Farmers were outraged when Bill 6 was introduced in 2015, but years of talks have changed the situation

The surprising hazard lurking at your feet
Slips and trips are commonplace ingredients in a large number of workplace accidents

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
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