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| April 8, 2019/ le 8 avril 2019 |
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CASA NEWS/NOUVELLES DE L'ACSA
New CASA Report Details Farmer Insurance Needs and Availability in Canada – CASA (MB), March 13, 2019: The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) today released its report, “Safety & Health Insurance Available and Farmer Insurance Needs”. This first-of-its-kind report examines health and disability available to Canadian farmers.
Un nouveau rapport de l'ACSA décrit les besoins et la disponibilité d'assurance pour les agriculteurs au Canada – ACSA (MB), le 13 mars 2019: L’Association canadienne de sécurité agricole (ACSA) a publié aujourd’hui son rapport, « Disponibilité d’une assurance-maladie et de sécurité, et besoins en assurance destinée aux agriculteurs. » Ce rapport, le premier de son genre, examine l’assurance maladie et sécurité disponible aux agriculteurs canadiens.
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CANADIAN NEWS/NOUVELLES CANADIENNES:
Injury Claims on Farms Rise Again in 2018 – edmontonjournal.com (AB), April 8, 2018: Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board accepted 917 farm injury claims in 2018, nearly 100 more than the year before. Of those claims, 367 received temporary disability payments, averaging 44 days of lost time and $4,580 of payouts. In comparison, 2017 saw 793 claims accepted in 2017. Mandatory WCB coverage for paid agriculture workers came into effect on Jan. 1, 2016, under the NDP’s Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. Employers were not previously required to provide injury coverage, they could, however, voluntarily partake in WCB insurance or provide private coverage.
Building a Safe and Strong Farm for My Family – (CASA article) (Editorial) grainews.ca (The Prairies), April 5, 2019: Whether in a city, town or on a farm, raising a family is a challenge no matter where you call home. When raising a family on a farm, the experience isn’t just challenging; it is also incredibly rewarding. But what makes raising kids on a farm so rewarding, is also what makes it the most challenging. That’s because raising children on a farm means they grow up where we work.
Electrocution Victim Warns Against Electrical Dangers – estevanmercury.ca (SK), April 5, 2019: It’s not enough to be aware of dangers on a farm or work site, as there must be action to prevent deaths and injuries. Curtis Weber, the keynote speaker for the 4-H Farm Safety Day held at the Weyburn Curling Rink on Saturday, is a survivor of a horrific electrocution accident on the site where a work crew was preparing to build steel grain bins. The day-long event was organized by the Cymri 4-H Club, and was attended by a number of 4-H clubs from around the southeast region, with sessions provided on different aspects of farm safety. The day ended with a demonstration mock accident, put on by first responders and two members of the Weyburn Emergency Medical Services.
Knowing the Details Key in an Emergency – farmtario.com (ON), April 4, 2019: Meagan Maitland was discing a field in fall of 2018 when her husband raced down the road to inform her of a nearby field fire. It made her think about what would happen if she was presented with a similar situation — in a field by herself, in the middle of an emergency. Maitland, who farms with her husband in Grenville County, wondered if she or someone else would be prepared and able to explain the location to emergency responders.. Emergency preparedness has always been important but as equipment becomes more complicated, farms become larger and the number of employees per operation grows, it is taking on added significance.
Opinion: Deep Bonds with Seasonal Foreign Farm Workers – (Editorial), thechronicalherald.ca (NS), April 1. 2019: In 2014, about 9,200 people were employed in agriculture in Nova Scotia and 15 per cent were foreign workers. Despite that, 500 jobs were left unfilled, which led to $15 million in lost sales due to labour shortages. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is vital to addressing and filling the labour gap in the agriculture industry. What may not be common knowledge are the rules and regulations that employers must follow under the program.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS/NOUVELLES INTERNATIONALES
Campaign Encourages Farmers to be Safe Around Livestock – farminguk.com (UK), April 4, 2019: A campaign with a focus on the safe handling of livestock has been launched just days after two separate accidents involving cattle on UK farms. The second phase of a major farm safety campaign has been launched this week, spearheaded by the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) and NFU. The campaign, launched in January, aims to reduce on-farm deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2023.
Farm Safety Highlighted Following Two Accidents Involving Livestock – farminguk.com (UK), April 2, 2019: Two separate incidents involving livestock within days of each other has highlighted the safety precautions farmers should take when tending to animals. Perthshire farmer Murray Alexander was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries on Sunday (31 March) after he was injured by a cow. Mr Alexander, who is also the managing director of construction company Algo, was hurt while tending animals at his farm near Murthly.
Network of Knowledge Means Safer Dairies – news.wsu.edu (US), April 1, 2019: For employees of Northwest dairies, sharing close quarters with a one-ton dairy cow requires knowledge and awareness to avoid preventable injuries. One slip could mean a crushed finger, broken bones, or worse, as well as thousands of dollars in lost productivity and higher insurance premiums for farms. Protecting people, farm businesses, and animals, Amber Adams Progar, assistant professor with Washington State University’s Department of Animal Sciences, has partnered with dairy farmers and researchers across Washington to help farmers and their employees master safer farm practices and cow-handling techniques.
Deaths/Décès
Three-Year Old Boy's Death Ruled 'Accidental' After Farm Tragedy – farminguk.com (UK), April 8, 2018: A three-year-old boy was accidentally killed after being hit by a vehicle driven by his dad on their family farm in Wales, an inquest heard. Efan Lloyd Williams died at the scene on his family's farm near Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire on Saturday 21 October 2018. The young boy fell out of the back of the Land Rover his dad Dewi Williams was driving as it reversed, Wales Online reports. He suffered “catastrophic and unsurvivable” injuries to his head and skull following the fall from the rear door.
Injuries/Blessures
Murthly Farmer Airlifted to Ninewells After Being Seriously Injured by Cow – thecourier.co.uk (UK), April 1, 2019: A Perthshire farmer has been taken to hospital after being injured by a cow. Murray Alexander was taken from a farm near Murthly to hospital in Dundee by air ambulance on Sunday night, after being trampled by the animal. His injuries have been described as “serious but not life threatening”.
Worker injured at Circle A Ranch, Authorities Say – abc17news.com (US), March 29, 2019: A worker was injured at Circle A Ranch in Randolph County on Friday morning, according to authorities. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies were dispatched to Circle A Ranch around 9:15 a.m. in reference to a farm accident. Deputies said they learned two employees were using a loader to drive a fence post into the ground. Investigators said the loader slipped off the fence post causing one of the workers to fall and the loader then rolled over him.
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BLOGS AND LINKS/BLOGS ET LIENS:
Canadian/Canadien
Equine Guelph Health Flash – Equine Guelph (ON), Spring 2019: In this issue: Fire & Emergency Preparedness.
International/Internationale
Farm and Ranch Safety – sunnewsreport.com (US), April 1, 2019: Each day approximately 100 injuries happen to agricultural workers that result in lost work time, according to data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Deaths are not uncommon in agriculture either, with 417 people dying in 2016, resulting in a death rate of 21.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. NIOSH indicates the vast majority of these deaths were a result from vehicle rollovers. Farm safety is vital to all farm stakeholders from owners to managers to employees to visitors.
ISASH News – ISASH (US), March-April 2019: In this issue: President's Message; Join Us In Des Moines for ISASH 2019! and Upcoming and Past Events.
Farm Safety Check: Sharps Handling Safety – umash.umn.edu (US), March 2019: Needlestick injuries on the farm are usually minor, but they can be life-threatening. Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, and agricultural workers are susceptible to needlestick injuries on the job. Prevent these kinds of injuries through worker training and best practices with sharps storage, handling, and disposal.
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EVENTS/ÉVÉNEMENTS:
Cultivating Resiliency for Women in Agriculture – Interactive Online Sessions to Help to Weather Stress. Series 1: April 2019. Series one will consist of six interactive sessions that will be 90 minutes in length and include a topic for discussion and then an interactive Q & A period. All webinars are held at 12 noon Central Time.
Upcoming Webinar: Using Social Marketing to Prevent Heat-Related Illness and Improve Productivity Among Farmworkers – On April 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. we invite you to join us for the April 2019 SCCAHS webinar as Monaghan discusses how his SCCAHS research project is using a social marketing approach to behavior change to help farm labor supervisors be more effective change agents with their workers. A quasi-experimental design will measure their traditional training with a culturally appropriate communications campaign to enhance their HRI safety communications.
Induction Ceremony – May 2, 2019. 2200 Mansfield Street, Montreal, QC. Six Canadian medical heroes are inducted annually to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Their work may be a single meritorious contribution or a lifetime of superior accomplishments. Pioneers in their field, they are role models of excellence in health in Canada and the world. Editor's note: Inducted into the Hall of fame is Dr. James A. Dosman, considered “the father of agricultural medicine in Canada” is the founding director of the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada’s only diversified centre for research, teaching, prevention and service related to agriculture and rural life.
Parachute Safe Kids Week – Taking place June 3 to 9, 2019, Parachute Safe Kids Week will focus on the topic of preventing harm from children's falls in the home and at play.Our signature activity for 2019 will be the #FallProofYourHome Challenge, where we'll encourage families to use our #FallProofYourHome Checklist to address key hazards for children that cause serious injuries from falls in the home.
ISASH Conference – June 24-27, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. The International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) invites abstract submissions for the 2019 Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A. The theme for 2019 is “River to River: Yielding Agricultural Health and Safety”. Registration is now open.
Child Agricultural Injury Prevention Workshop – Multiple dates and locations: Join us and learn how you can help safeguard children and youth who live, work and play on farms and ranches. This information can be used to develop and enhance childhood agricultural safety strategies for your organization. Interactive sessions will be facilitated by safety experts and leaders in the field of childhood agricultural injury prevention. Hosted by: National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety.
2019 CASA Conference Set for Québec City on October 8 to 10, 2019 – Mark the dates for CASA’s 24th annual conference and AGM at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québec in Québec City QC. The 2019 theme is Safe and Strong Farms: Build an AgSafe Canada.
La Conférence de l'ACSA de 2019 aura lieu à Québec le 8 au 10 octobre 2019 – Notez les dates pour la 24e Conférence et AGA de l’ACSA à l’Hôtel Château Laurier Québec à Québec QC. Le thème de 2019 est Des Fermes fières et sécuritaires : Bâtir un Canada AgriSécurité.
North American Agricultural Safety Summit - Raising Safety 2020 – Save the Date! North American Agricultural Safety Summit, Raising Safety 2020: Cultivating a Culture of Safety, March 19-20, 2020, at Bally's of Las Vegas, NV. The summit will match evidence-based safety interventions with production practices and emerging safety issues.
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