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Agriculture is one of Saskatchewan's largest and most hazardous industries. Incidents occur more often between seeding and harvest, and can cause needless suffering and consequently reduce farm revenues.
Fatal injuries occur on the farm every year, most involve machinery and equipment. Most incidents occur in the farm yard.
Everyone can do their part to help make Saskatchewan farms safer. Some tips to remember while farming include:
If you are a farmer, you are not exempt from Saskatchewan's health and safety laws. The Saskatchewan Employment Act (Act) covers the health and safety of both farmers and farm workers, especially where an employer-employee relationship exists.
Farmers/Farm Operators
As a farmer or farm operator who employs farm workers, you must:
Farm Workers
A farm worker:
General Farm Safety Information
Children on the Farm
Visit Canada Safety Council for information specific to children on the farm.
Working Outdoors
You may be interested in the information Occupational Health and Safety provides about working outdoors.
Business and Industry
Farmers, producers, ranchers, and agriculture businesses may be interested in information on crops and marketing options, land, livestock and business management, including new knowledge, skills and innovations.
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