Farm safety

Organizations

For farm safety information, please contact the following organizations:

• Farm Safety Centre
• AgSafe Alberta
• Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies
• Agriculture for Life
• Alberta Labour and Immigration:
  • Farm and Ranch workplace legislation
  • Occupational Health and Safety
    Phone: 780-415-8690 (Edmonton)
    Toll free: 1-866-415-8690
    OHS Publications
  • Employment Standards
    Phone: 780-427-3731 (Edmonton)
    Toll free: 1-877-427-3731

Farm home safety

• Planning a Farm Safety Initiative
• Safety for Aging Farmers
• Safety Up! – On Children and Chores
• Safety Up! – On Safe Play Areas for Children
• Safety Up! – On Lifting Techniques
• Safety Up! – On Hearing
• Safety Up! – On Sun Exposure
• Sharps Injury Prevention

Livestock safety

• Handling Livestock Safely
• Dust Control for Livestock Buildings
• Safety Up! – On Horse Handling Safety
• Safety Up! – On Zoonotic Diseases
• Safety Up! – On Equestrian Helmets

Environmental safety

• Safety Up! – On Sun Exposure
• Safety Up! – On Water Hazards
• Safety Up! – On Hearing

Chemical safety

• Farm Fuel Storage and Handling
• Ammonia Emissions and Safety
• Methane Safety
• Silo Gas Safety
• Hydrogen Sulphide Emissions and Safety
• Respiratory Protection for Producers
• Dust Control for Livestock Buildings
• Safety Up! – On Chemical Use

Equipment and machinery safety

• Safe Transportation of Farm Equipment in Alberta
• Safety Up! – On Power Takeoffs
• Safety Up! – On Harvest Safety
• Safety Up! – On ATV Use
• Safety Up! – On Lifting Techniques
• Safety Up! – On Hearing
• Safety Up! – On Tractors

Worker safety

• Safety Up! – On Your New Job
• Safety Up! – On Training New Workers
• Safety Up! – On Working Alone
• Safety Up! – On Lifting Techniques