There were 22 work related deaths on Alberta farms in 2010. Of the 22 deaths, 19 were males, 12 were 60 or over, and 3 were children. Four incidents were electrocutions, and another four involved either baling or moving bales.
This report is comprised of acute hazard fatalities since 1995, and data on injuries and illnesses for farm workers covered voluntarily by Manitoba’s WCB 2000-2008. Since 2009, Manitoba farms are required to have compulsory coverage for their workers, and the number of accepted injuries has more than doubled in the past two years.
ON THE FARM with Mic Safety Mouse Resource Packages – A project funded by CASHP and managed by Marion Leithead
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Respiratory Equipment Factsheet (8.5" x 11")
Earplug Fitting Instructions (8.5" x 11") Earplug Fitting Instructions (11" x 17")
PPE POSTERS: Choose and fit earplugs for hearing protection (8.5" x 11")
Difficult Times: Stress on the Farm
Are Aging Farmers at Risk at Work?
Good Mask Fit Essential in Swine Production
National Stress and Mental Survey of Canadian Farmers
Stepping Toward Success in Your Farm Business
Zoonotic Disease Risk for Livestock Production Workers
Health and Safety Guidelines for Children - Age-appropriate tasks