Glacier FarmMedia – Canada had 843 farm fatalities between 2003 and 2012, of which 600 involved implements. More than 17 per cent of all deaths were run-overs attributed to drivers not seeing the victim. The large implements used in farming can prevent the operator from completely seeing the perimeters of the machine. Design of modern […] Read more
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Better system visibility could boost farm safety
Sensors help when eyes can’t see everything from a tractor seat
Online tools help analyze farm hazards
The programs were developed in the U.S. with help from firefighters, who are usually first on the scene of an accident
Glacier FarmMedia – Firefighters and first responders have joined with farmers in the United States to release a slate of new programs that can address hazards. The online tools, which can also be accessed in Canada, include a checklist and a pre-plan map for emergency situations. Why it matters: Agriculture is a dangerous occupation, so […] Read more
Harnessing sprayers to tame fire
An Alberta farm invention puts out fire using existing investments, making use of reliable off-road capacity
Self-propelled, high clearance sprayers are great for spraying and have become three-season rigs. As well, in an emergency these could control a serious fire, with the right gear. That’s what Arrowwood, Alta., custom applicator Clark Oberholtzer figured out. He had seen the damage that fires brought to his southern Alberta and Saskatchewan neighbours in the […] Read more
Finding hot spots in the barn
Using thermal imaging to screen everything from power outlets to motors to animal joints can help farm safety and decision making
Agriculture groups, government, and insurance companies are encouraging farmers to use thermal imaging to help prevent combustive disasters. Farmers trying to reduce their fire risk can access the technology in two ways — by using handheld cameras or contacting mutual insurance companies for more in-depth assessments. Why it matters: Thermal imaging can help proactively address […] Read more
Knowing the details key in an emergency
As farmers move into the fields for planting, knowing locations and having a plan can help them stay safe
Meagan Maitland was discing a field in fall of 2018 when her husband raced down the road to inform her of a nearby field fire. It made her think about what would happen if she was presented with a similar situation — in a field by herself, in the middle of an emergency. Maitland, who […] Read more
New grain bins make cleanout safer
The bins have inflatable bags that help to move the grain out safely
Grain bins and grain handling equipment are one of the main causes of on-farm accidents. One of the places where farmers or employees can get injured is inside of the grain bin. Thinking back to my time on the family farm, the first job I was able to do on my own was unloading bins […] Read more
Oxford farm safety day gets children thinking – and talking
Local organizations host farm safety and education days for children across the province in the spring and through the summer. What do the children actually think about what they see? One of the newer initiatives is Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, held in Oxford County and rotated to a different school each year. Planning committee member […] Read more
Railway funds to deliver safety, leadership programs
4-H Canada is set to launch a new youth leadership program, along with a farm safety fund, thanks to a $600,000 contribution from Canadian National Railway (CN). Executives at 4-H and CN unveiled the 4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (LEAD) at Canadian Western Agribition on Wednesday morning. Each year LEAD will award four […] Read more
Ag Safety Week urges farmers to “be the difference”
Acting to improve a farm’s safety systems before a problem appears is the focus of this year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, beginning Sunday. The week, running March to 21 in a co-promotion between the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Federation of Agriculture (CFA) with sponsorship from Farm Credit Canada, is themed “Be the Difference.” […] Read more
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