Agriculture

2011 Manitoba Farm Safety Expo

Meet manufacturer safety specialists, ask about trade show specials and visit the many trade booths. This program is free for all Manitoba farmers and farm employees.

A Health and Safety Guide for Handling Farm Animals and Poultry

The best way to avoid livestock injuries is to understand animal behavior.

Read More Download this file

Agricultural Confined Spaces Can Kill You - Bulletin 213

A brief, two-page bulletin defining confined spaces and the hazards they may present in agricultural environments, as well as important precautions to take in those areas.

Read More Download this file

Agricultural Hand Signals

Standard agricultural hand signals for farm machinery operators.

Read More Download this file

Agricultural Health and Safety on Farms

To ensure the safety and health of everyone on your farm you need to: acknowledge that there are risks; make sure you have accurate information on operating procedures, communicate to everyone working on your farm and identify any hazards on your farm.

For more Farm Safety and Health Information, visit the MAFRI website or check out direct links to publications and guidelines documents.

Agricultural Work Near Overhead Power Lines - Bulletin 140

A brief, two-page bulletin describing the minimum safety requirements when working near overhead powerlines, and the steps to take if contact is made with an overhead power line.

Read More Download this file

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety for Agricultural Workers

This is an overview of the hazards associated with all terrain vehicles (ATV) and how to use them safely for agriculture. It includes the current requirements of The Workplace Safety and Health Act and its accompanying Regulation, as they apply to ATV use in Manitoba agricultural operations.

Read More Download this file

Animal Attack

A worker sustained a bite to the left hand/cut to the left thumb area after a pig jumped and bit the worker while being loaded from a staging pen.

Asthma (CCOHS)

Everything you need to know about workplace athsma, including signs, symptoms, causes and tips for reducing frequency

Read More Visit this site

Avian Influenza (PHAC)

Facts about avian influenza, including symptoms, signs, treatment and prevention.

Read More Visit this site

Bale Handling

The key to a safe and efficient large round bale system is an operator who knows the hazards involved and who follows safety practices that can prevent worker injury.

Read More Download this file

Blind Spots in Mobile Equipment Operations - Bulletin 172

A brief, two-page bulletin highlighting dangers of blind spots when operating motor vehicles and the points to consider when conducting a pre-job risk assessment.

Read More Download this file

Broken Finger

A worker was unloading hogs when one jumped and broke the worker's right pinky finger.

CASA's List of Canadian Farm Safety and Agricultural Resources

A comprehensive list of safety resources available to agricultural workers in Canada.

Read More Visit this site

CASA's List of Farm Safety Checklists Across Canada

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association's comprehensive list of Farm Safety Checklists from across Canada.

Read More Visit this site

CCOHS OSH Works Manitoba

OSH Works is Web-based service that will help your company develop, implement and maintain an occupational safety and health program, or improve upon your existing program. Developed in cooperation with Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Division, this customized version of OSH Works delivers the framework and resource materials you need to understand and act on key occupational safety and health requirements. Ensure continual improvement of safety and health at your workplace with OSH Works on your side!

Read More Visit this site

Compressed Gases (CCOHS)

Guidelines for being safe when working with compressed gas, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures

Read More Visit this site

CSA Z432-04, Safeguarding of Machinery

This standard applies to the protection of persons from the hazards arising from the use of mobile or stationary machinery. It provides the criteria to be observed and the description, selection, and application of guards and safety devices. This Standard does not apply to portable hand tools

Read More Download this file

Develop a Risk Management Process for your Agriculture Business

Agriculture is an exciting, rewarding business. But high production costs, disease, weather, international trade issues and global competition also make it a high-risk business. Successful farmers, producers and rural agriculture business owners use risk management strategies to help their businesses survive when unexpected problems arise.

Read More Download this file

Difficult Times - Stress on the Farm

This resource is a way of enabling farm families to understand stress, its impact, and learn skills to help balance stress when farming in difficult times.

Read More Download this file

El Contrato - the Contract

El Contrato - The Contract is a National Film Board of Canada Production presented by Loreto Gutierrez and Custavo Mejiacanos, Agricultural Workers Alliance.

Electrical Safety (CCOHS)

Basic safety tips for working with and around electricity

Read More Visit this site

Emergency Planning (CCOHS)

Information for employers putting together emergency plans

Read More Visit this site

Employee Assistance Programs (CCOHS)

Suggestions for employers setting up employee assistance programs.

Read More Visit this site

Employer Responsibilities Concerning Temporary/Agency Workers in Healthcare - Bulletin 244

A brief, two-page bulletin explaining the responsibilities of employers towards their temporary employees

Read More Download this file

Fall Protection - Fixed Ladders - Bulletin 137

Falls from fixed ladders, even from heights of just one meter, can result in serious injury or death. The most effective way to prevent injuries due to falls from fixed ladders is to use a fall protection system.

Read More Download this file

Farm Family Walkabout Guide

A guide to help parents/farm managers prepare a safe work environment on the farm

Read More Download this file

Farm Safety and Health Checklist

Read More Download this file

Farm Safety for Children

Children cannot recognize farm hazards on their own. They must be taught how to recognize farm dangers and how to avoid them.

Read More Download this file

Farm Safety for Seniors

Making Farming Safe for Senior Farmers

A Project to Explore the Influences of the Aging Process on Farmers and its Implications on Safety and Health.

Read More Download this file

Fatality

While installing bracing on roof trusses, a worker fell approximately 25 feet to the concrete surface below.

First Time Operators

Workers who have not performed a particular task before are first time operators. Before that key is turned or gate is opened there are several critical steps that must be taken.

Read More Download this file

Fractured Hand

Worker sustained a fracture to the right hand when kicked by an animal.

Fractured Leg

A worker sustained a fractured left leg while hoisting a waste elevator with a forklift. The chain slipped and the load shifted, striking the worker in the leg.

Fractured Leg and Face Contusions

A worker suffered an injury while filling a tire with air. The tire had split from the rim, blew apart and struck the worker on the right side of the body. The worker suffered a fractured right leg, possible fracture to the right arm and contusions to the face.

Grain Augers - Bulletin 209

A brief, one-page bulletin describing the dangers involved in operating a Grain Auger and some safety points to remember.

Read More Download this file

Grain Crop Dusts: Personal Protection - Bulletin 211

How to protect yourself from various dusts are generated in the harvesting and crop handling process.

Read More Download this file

Guideline for Thermal Stress

Guidelines for dealing with both hot and cold environments. Topics include definitions, factors contributing to risk, acclimitization, exposure limits, warm-up periods, and more.

Read More Download this file

H1N1 Virus Information

The Manitoba government is working with health-care providers and organizations such as regional health authorities across the province to watch for and care for people with symptoms of flu-like illness such as fever, cough, tiredness and aches. Here are some tips and resources to help you protect yourself and others.

Hantavirus in Rodents - Bulletin 157

A brief, two-page bulletin describing how the virus is carried, the SAFE procedures and pictures of rodents possibly carrying the virus.

Read More Download this file

Harassment Prevention Brochure

Understanding Manitoba's New Requirements for Preventing Harassment at Work is an informative pamphlet designed to help you implement the new requirements for harassment prevention that come into effect on February 1, 2011. For more resources, visit the New Regulation page.

Read More Download this file

Hazard Alert - Children at Significant Risk Around Machinery

Hazard Alert

Unless children are under direct supervision of a responsible adult they should not be permitted in the vicinity of working or parked equipment.

Read More Download this file

Hazard Alert - Large Bales Requires Attention

Handling, Transportation and Storage of Large Bales Requires Attention

Large round and rectangular bales of hay or straw may weigh as much as a tonne. Should one or more of these bales unexpected fall from a loader, trailer or stack they can cause significant property damage or even kill persons or animals nearby.

Read More Download this file

Hazard Alert - Starting Equipment From The Ground

Starting equipment from the ground can be deadly

Head Injury

A worker was working on the backside of a conveyor line. While the line was running, the worker reached in and the worker's head and hardhat became caught by the moving product. The worker pulled away, leaving the hardhat lodged.

Hearing Protectors (CCOHS)

Guidelines for protecting ears and preventing hearing loss in workplaces with noise hazards.

Read More Visit this site

Intensive Animal Production - Bulletin 208

A brief, two-page bulletin describing the hazards in livestock operations and proper safe work procedures for employers and workers.

Read More Download this file

Keystone Agricultural Producers

Keystone Agricultural Producers is Manitoba’s largest general farm policy organization, representing over 7,000 farm families and 22 commodity groups throughout the province. Their strength is their democratic structure, and their mission is to represent and promote the interests of the province’s farm families.

Visit their website to subscribe to The KAP Alert, their weekly newsletter and find out more about Manitoba Farmer's Voice, their quarterly magazine.

Read More Visit this site

Laceration

A worker was working with a hand grinder when the grinder jammed and kicked back from the object the worker was working on. The grinder made contact with the worker's left hand. The worker received stitches to a cut on the finger.

Laceration to arm

A worker fell in an aisle/walkway of a barn after being knocked down by two sows. The worker sustained a laceration to the right arm, requiring stitches, and a smaller cut to the left elbow.

Laceration to Finger

A worker sustined a minor laceration/cut to the left ring finger when picking up a knife.

Laceration to Hand

A worker was emptying meat barrels, holding onto the bottom of each drum, when the worker's hand was cut on the metal ring of the barrel bottom.

Laceration to Thumb

A worker was skinning turkeys (using a knife) when the knife slipped, cutting the worker's right thumb.

Livestock Handling - Bulletin 202

A brief, two-page bulletin describing the hazards associated with handling livestock. Proper facility requirements are also highlighted.

Read More Download this file

Loewen Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

On Feb 22, 2006 a worker died when he came in contact with energized equipment. The company was fined for failing to ensure that a worker used safe work procedures when working on electrical equipment.

Making Farming Safe for Senior Farmers

In Canada persons over the age of 60 years represent approximately 12% of the population. Approximately 33% of traumatic farm fatalities occur to individuals over the age of 60 years. Check out this resource to help prevent injuries on your farm.

Read More Download this file

New agricultural codes a safety measure

The Province of Manitoba has implemented a new building code system for agricultural structures.
The announcement separates agricultural buildings from all other buildings in the province in hopes that increased stringency will increase fire safety and reduce the number of hog barns lost to fire every year.

New Workplace Safety and Health Regulations Effective February 1, 2011

The Workplace Safety and Health Regulation is changing to include new requirements to protect workers from psychological harassment in the workplace. The new provisions will address psychological harassment, such as intimidation, bullying and humiliation.

Occupational Health & Safety Conference

Presented by Safety Services Manitoba
January 21 & 22, 2009
Victoria Inn
Winnipeg. MB

Partial Amputation of Finger

A worker suffered a partial finger amputation while unloading potatoes.

Preventing Heat Stress

When the temperature rises, so does a worker's chances of suffering heat stress. These tips aim to help keep outdoor workers safe during the hot summer months.

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries: A guide for employers and joint committees

A guide for employers and joint committees detailing tips to implementing a musculoskeletal injury prevention plan. Risk factors and investigation practices are also highlighted.

Read More Download this file

Regulation Review: Part 17

Safety Check is profiling one part of the Regulation in each issue to help remind you of the Regulation’s specifics and to help keep safety top-of-mind for all Manitobans. This issue, it’s Regulation Part 17: Welding and Allied Processes.

Respirator Care (CCOHS)

A handbook for workers who require respirators to complete their tasks, including cleaning tips and other personal care guidelines. Published by CCOHS.

Read More Visit this site

Respirator Selection (CCOHS)

A resource designed to help workers select the proper respirator for their task. Published by CCOHS.

Read More Visit this site

Respiratory Hazards - Farm Workers

This bulletin discusses some respiratory hazards common to farming and the equipment that can reduce the threat to farm workers.

Read More Download this file

Safe Choices - Develop Risk Management Process for Agricultural Business

Develop a risk management process for your agricultural business.

Read More Download this file

Safe Handling & Use of Agricultural Chemicals & Biological Materials

This booklet will help you understand how to safely identify hazardous chemicals and biological materials in an agricultural setting.

Read More Download this file

SAFE Tips for Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are among the highest causes of injury and incident in Manitoba workplaces. Across the province, approximately 2,800 workers are hurt in fall-related incidents each year.

One of the most important elements of a workplace safety and health program is an effective system to identify and control hazards. Implementing this system at your workplace will help to safeguard employees against slip, trip and fall-related injuries and reduce the occurrence of time-loss injuries.

Read More Download this file

SAFE Tips for Operating a Circular Saw

Practising SAFE work procedures are vital to preventing injury. SAFE work procedures should always be accompanied with proper training. If you have questions about the safe work procedures or practices used in your workplace, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. Remember, workplace injuries are preventable.

This describes how to safely use a circular saw.

Read More Download this file

SAFE Tips for Pneumatic Nailing and Stapling Equipment

Practising SAFE work procedures are vital to preventing injury. SAFE work procedures should always be accompanied with proper training. If you have questions about the safe work procedures or practices used in your workplace, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. Remember, workplace injuries are preventable.

This fact sheet helps you stay SAFE when using pneumatic nailers and staplers.

Read More Download this file

Safe Tractor Operation

Overturns have the highest fatality rate for tractor incidents occurring on the farm. Operators should receive training in nine areas of safe tractor operation outlined in this bulletin.

Read More Download this file

SAFE Work for an Aging Workforce Brochure

A brochure to help you understand the issues and realities of an aging workforce and develop an action plan to address health and safety for an older population.

Read More Download this file

SAFE Work is Everyone's Responsibility Brochure

A brochure detailing how every worker is responsible for maintaining safety.

View this brochure in French (pdf)

Read More Download this file

SAFE Work is Good for Business

Guidebook for the SAFE Work is Good for Business program. Includes tips for workers and program evaluation sheets.

Read More Download this file

SAFE Work Student Program

Student workbook for SAFE Work Student program, Includes worksheets, resources and evaluation forms

Read More Download this file

SAFE Work Tips for Working with a Table Saw

Practising SAFE work procedures are vital to preventing injury. SAFE work procedures should always be accompanied with proper training. If you have questions about the safe work procedures or practices used in your workplace, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. Remember, workplace injuries are preventable.

This fact sheet provides tips on preventing injury when dealing with table saws.

Read More Download this file

Safety Risk to Farm Tractor Operators - Roll Over Protective Structure Certification - Bulletin 260

Some new and used agricultural tractors equipped with roll over protective structures (ROPS) are being offered for sale in Manitoba without verifiable manufacturer’s standards that the ROPS has been designed to protect the operator in the event the equipment overturns.

Read More Download this file

Sample Harassment Prevention Policy

Let this Sample Harassment Prevention Policy guide your organization in creating your new policy that complies with the new Workplace Safety and Health legislation that comes into effect on February 1, 2011.

For more tools, check out the New Legislation information page.

Read More Download this file

Severe Laceration/Possible Amputation of Thumb

A worker fell off a ladder and suffered a severe laceration and possible amputation to the right thumb when it became caught in an auger.

Shoulder Injury

A worker was struck by a piece of plywood that fell from overhead when dislodged by the pulling of the air hose. The worker suffered scrapes and bruising to the shoulder and neck.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is a national organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, their families and workers. CASA works collaboratively with agricultural safety and health specialists and producers in all provinces and territories to promote health and safety on Canadian farms and ranches.

Read More Visit this site

The Farm Family's Safety Check List

The following safety and health check list is intended to assist you in your daily farm operations. The check list is general in nature and is not intended to cover safe work practices for every possible physical hazard, especially those associated with specialized farming operations.

Read More Download this file

Tips for Employers and Supervisors when Employing New Workers

Tips for Employers and Supervisors when new workers are employed

Read More Download this file

Unknown

A worker was injured while unloading a forklift from a trailer. The forklift slide from the trailer's wet surface to the ground with the worker inside. The worker was transported to the hospital with pain in the left side.

Unknown

A worker was climbing over a potato conveyor and slipped, becoming entangled between the conveyor belt and the motor support plate.

What are the Dangers for Outdoor Workers in the Summer?

Worker Health and Bio-Security - Bulletin 243

Bio-security protocols offer the livestock industries an increased level of food safety and production stability. Many of the practices outlined in bio-security protocols also, protect worker health. It is important that anyone entering into or working at a livestock facility understand the need for following additional precautions, to protect their own health as well as that of others which the worker may come into contact with after leaving the barn.

Read More Download this file

Work-Life Balance - The Role of Workplace Health and Safety Committees

Young Worker Brochure - What You Need to Know About Safety and Health on the Job

Read More Download this file