Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 1T4
In the eleven years from 1990-2000, 433 senior farmers were victims of agricultural fatalities. 398 of these fatalities were work-related. Between April 1990 and March 2000, 3,571 farmers aged 60+ were hospitalized for treatment of agricultural injuries. English only.
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) co-ordinates, develops and leads national initiatives to help farmers, their families and workers recognize and manage safety risks. CASA is funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative and receives additional support from the agricultural and corporate sectors.
