Resources 2026
During Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, topics impacting Canadian farmers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities will be highlighted. Below find information on these topics! All resources are free to share and publish.
Road and Rail Safety
With nearly 45,000 kilometres of active railway tracks and roughly 40,000 railway crossings
from coast to coast, many Canadians encounter trains daily.
No matter the type of machinery you are driving or where you are heading, we all share the same goal of getting home safely at the end of the day. Taking safety precautions around railway crossings will help ensure that goal is reached.
Farm Machinery Safety
Farm machinery is essential, but it also presents some of the most serious hazards on the farm. Take time to review practical resources that help prevent rollovers, entanglements, run overs, and other equipment related injuries. Whether you are an owner, operator, or worker, these tools are designed to support safer decisions and safer outcomes every day on the farm.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness on Farms
Canadian agriculture faces significant challenges from emergencies and disasters stemming from a range of potential events, including natural hazards and diseases or pests that affect animals and crops, as well as human-caused conditions.
Developing a Basic Emergency Preparedness Plan
A fast, coordinated response in an emergency can lessen the impact of an injury and may even save a life. To prepare for medical and other emergencies, develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan and review it regularly with everyone who may have to deal with an emergency on the farm.
Women in Agriculture
Women play a vital and growing role in Canadian agriculture as producers, leaders, workers, and caregivers. Between 1990 and 2020, 244 girls and women lost their lives in agriculture-realted incidents. Women face unique challenges on the farm, as highlighted the reports below. . Explore tools and information designed to help women in agriculture stay safe, strong, and supported on and off the farm.
Livestock Safety
Working with livestock is a daily reality on many Canadian farms, and it comes with unique risks. Explore practical livestock safety resources that help prevent injuries, improve animal handling practices, and support safer interactions for everyone on the farm.
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