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CASA NEWS/NOUVELLES DE L'ACSA
Now Hiring – Farm Safety Communication Intern – CASA (MB), April 2019: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Farm Safety Communications Intern will assist with agricultural safety education and awareness programming for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. 12 weeks starting May 20th, 2019. Closing date is May 6, 2019.
Call for Presentations – The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) invites presentation submissions for the 2019 Annual Conference, October 8-10, 2019 in Quebec City at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québec. The presentation should be relevant to farm safety and health issues. This could include research, or initiative, project or program aimed at improving the safety and health for farmers, ranchers, farm families, workers, visitors, and farming communities. Presentation submissions are due May 31, 2019.
Appel aux présentations – L’Association canadienne de sécurité agricole (ACSA) lance un appel aux présentations pour sa conférence annuelle 2019 qui se tiendra les 8, 9 et 10 octobre à l’hôtel Château Laurier Québec à Québec. Les présentations doivent être pertinentes aux enjeux en matière de sécurité et de santé agricoles. Il peut s’agir de projets de recherche, d’initiatives, de projets ou de programmes ciblant l’amélioration de la sécurité et de la santé pour les agriculteurs, les propriétaires de ranch, les familles agricoles, les travailleurs, les visiteurs et les communautés agricoles. La date limite des propositions de présentation est le 31 mai 2019.
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CANADIAN NEWS/NOUVELLES CANADIENNES:
Lloyd Exh Hosting 8th Annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day – mylloydminsternow.com (SK), May 3, 2019: The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is taking a focus on safety with an interactive, hands-on event. The Lloydminster Progressive Agriculture Safety Day is coming for the eighth straight year to educate kids about farm safety. On Thursday, May 9, grade four students will learn about the importance of agricultural and outdoor safety practices, as well as living a healthy lifestyle. The basis for the program is given by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation, in conjunction with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. Agriculture leaders and volunteers from the community will help teach children on crucial farm safety topics. Progressive Agriculture Safety Day covers more than 25 different subject areas, ranging from animal and grain safety to healthy lifestyles and hidden hazards on the farm.
Government of Canada Invests in 4-H Canada to Support the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders – canada.ca (ON), May 2, 2019: Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced an investment of up to $3 million under the AgriCompetiveness Program for 4-H Canada while meeting with a group of youth taking part in the 47th annual 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress in Ottawa. The funding will allow 4-H Canada to continue to deliver impactful national programming that will empower youth to be responsible, caring and contributing leaders. With this investment, 4-H Canada aims to reach even more youth across Canada through relevant youth leadership programs and initiatives in the areas of sustainable agriculture, food security, science and technology, the environment, health and nutrition, and community engagement.
'Look Up and Live': SaskPower Kicks Off Farm Safety Campaign – globalnews.ca (SK), May 1, 2019: SaskPower wants farmers to “look up and live” as they head to the fields for spring seeding. There were 312 incidents of farm equipment coming into contact with power lines during 2018, SaskPower said, resulting in three deaths. SaskPower said it is a worrisome trend, as there were 40 more incidents last year than in 2017.
Livestock Lessons – (Editorial) farmingfortomorrow.ca (AB), April 30, 2019: As Canadian grain farmers, we need a code of practice. Before you see red and start calling me names to suggest yet another useless, bureaucratic exercise, hear me out. Codes of practice have been developed for practically all the livestock species raised in Canada – beef, bison, poultry, equine, farmed deer, hogs, rabbits and sheep among others. The codes for dairy and goats are currently under revision. Codes are developed and regularly revised through extensive consultation and a lot of heated discussion over what constitutes proper production methods. Producers, farm organizations, veterinarians and animal behaviour experts are all part of the process. The first livestock codes were developed in the early ’80s.
Building a Network Can Empower Women Working in Agriculture – (CASA article) grainews.ca (The Prairies), April 29, 2019: When asked about the importance of empowering women in agriculture, Pam Bailey’s response is simple: “Empowering women is always beneficial in every community, so why should agriculture be any different?” While strides have been made over the years to improve inclusivity in agriculture, it’s important to build on that momentum. Building women up in agriculture can lead to improved health and safety measures and enhanced decision-making across the industry. And that’s just what Ag Women Manitoba hopes to contribute to, says Bailey, chair and co-founder of the group.
Deaths/Décès
Man, 63, Killed in Car-Tractor Collision Southeast of Ottawa – globalnews.ca (ON), May 6, 2019: A 63-year-old man died after a car crashed into his farm tractor on Marionville Road in Russell, southeast of Ottawa, on Sunday night, Ontario Provincial Police say. The tractor was stopped in the middle of the road when the crash occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, OPP said. The driver of the car didn’t see the tractor “until the last, last minute,” OPP Const. Melissa Bouchard said. St-Pierre had been standing near the tractor and “suffered major injuries” in the collision, according to the OPP’s statement.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS/NOUVELLES INTERNATIONALES
Local Lawmakers Move Farm Tractor Safety Bill Forward – stevenspoint.news (US), May 3, 2019: Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of death on Wisconsin farms, and now a bill to reduce those fatalities will be headed to the full Sate Senate for a vote after being approved by a bi-partisan committee at the end of April in Madison. Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point co-authored the bill with several other local lawmakers and said "Tractor roll-overs are the 'Number One' cause of death on our farms across the state of Wisconsin. So the legislation with Representative Kulp and State Senator Kathy Bernier is for tractor rollover protection systems."
Election 2019: National Farmers Federation Supports Commitments for Farm Safety, Workforce Planning, Young Farmers & Water – miragenews.com (Australia), May 3, 2019: The National Farmers Federation has welcomed wide-ranging commitments by the Coalition to agriculture today. “Most importantly, we herald the pledge to direct $3.5 million to the longevity and growth of organisations like Farmsafe Australia,” NFF CEO Mr Mahar said. “The commitment is a tick for a key priority identified by the NFF in our election priorities: to establish a national farm safety education fund to properly resources bodies such as Farmsafe.”
Sharing Wisconsin Roads Safely with Farm Vehicles – wisfarmer.com (US), May 2, 2019: Each day, Kelly Oudenhoven spends time walking through the barns, checking on the cows. While she's tuned into the rhythms and sounds inside the family's dairy barn, she is constantly aware of the traffic zooming by their rural DePere farm—especially when her husband, Keith, or father-in-law Larry, are out there driving farm machinery on the busy county highway. "It's scary when you hear the sound of someone slamming on the brakes because they weren't paying attention. It's a real heart in the throat moment for me, wondering if this time it was more than a close call," the mother of three (soon to be four) said.
Farm Safety Gains Traction but Improvements Needed – agrifutures.com.au (Australia), April 30, 2019: Tractors and quad bikes remain the leading causes of injury on Australian farms but deaths from both vehicles have declined significantly since 2017, according to new research. The AgriFutures Australia-funded work shows fatal accidents caused by tractors fell from 13 to nine and deaths involving quads fell from 11 to six in the 12 months from 2017 to 2018. AgriFutures Australia Managing Director, John Harvey says the number of farming-related deaths remains alarming. “While some progress has been made in specific areas, the overall numbers are telling us that more still needs to be done,” Mr Harvey said.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Held at Lambert – sidneyherald.com (US), April 30, 2019: In 1990, an article in The Progressive Farmer magazine titled “Just say no, Please say no,” was written from a father about his son. The article discusses how his son tragically died in a tractor accident. Since then, the Progressive Agriculture Foundation formed and this year marks the 25th year of sharing their vision that no child would become ill, injured or die from farm, ranch and rural activities, and on Tuesday, Lambert School learned just how to do that.
Mental Health: Cutting Through the Stigma – hometownsource.com (US), April 30, 2019: Depression. Stress. Anxiety. Thoughts of suicide. For a long time, mental health issues have had a negative stigma attached to them. Rather than seeking help or even acknowledging something wasn’t quite right, many have allowed it go on or are in denial that they are affected. Although the response is not a new phenomenon as it can be seen across all professions, it is especially prevalent in the farming community. “Farmers are at particular high risk because they have cultivated throughout their lives a feeling of independence,” said Bruce Alexander, director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH).
Deaths/Décès
Deadly Farm Accident in Pickaway County – nbc4i.com (US), May 6, 2019: The Pickaway County Sheriff's office is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Walker Road in Scioto Township in Pickaway County. According to police reports, on Saturday, May 4 at 7:40pm, a 911 caller reported a man trapped under a tractor. According to Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff, the investigation indicates that a man, later identified as Terry Copley, 52, was dragged under the bush hog attachment that was hooked to a Massey Ferguson tractor. The tractor had traveled through the wall of a barn and down a hill. When first responders arrived, the tractor was found running and in gear. The bush hog was not engaged.
Husband of Berrien County Commissioner Dies in Farm Accident – fox17online.com (US), May 3, 2019: Police in Berrien County are investigating the death of a farm worker Thursday morning in a barn. He also was a Baroda Township Planning commissioner. The accident happened at the couple’s 200-acre family farm. Details about how it happened are being investigated. The Baroda-Lake Township Police Department says in a news release “This appears to be a tragic farm incident. There are no signs of foul play. An autopsy will take place at a later time.”
Teen Working with Mule Killed When Animal Fled: Police – pennlive.com (US), April 30, 2019: State police ruled the death of a 15-year-old boy accidental, after he was hit with a 21 foot pipe while farming with a mule. Police learned that the 15-year-old died as a result of the accident, which was instigated by a mule the teen was working with.
Injuries/Blessures
Lincoln Man Injured in Tractor Rollover – ksisradio.com (US), April 29, 2019: A 57-year old Lincoln man suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when a tractor overturned in Benton County. According to the online crash report, Michael G. Lutjen was the driver of a 1946 Alice Chalmers tractor, failing to negotiate a turn out of the driveway of the Eagles Lodge. The tractor went into a ditch and overturned, trapping Lutjen underneath. Lutjen was taken to University Hospital, by Life Flight, for treatment.
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BLOGS AND LINKS/BLOGS ET LIENS:
Canadian/Canadien
Farm Safety Walkabout – cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca (SK): The Farm Safety Walkabout is a great way to get the whole family involved in safety discussion on the farm! The more you know the safer you will be!
Equine Guelph E-Newsletter – Equine Guelph (ON), May 2019: In this issue: Equine Welfare Online Course; More Training Opportunities and Other News & Events.
Chop Talk Newsletter – Manitoba Pork (MB), May 3, 2019: In this issue: 10 Important Safety Reminders for Manitoba Farmers.
The Dirt on Ag – AgSafe (BC), April 2019: In this issue: New & Young Workers; Part 2: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control Processes and Upcoming Events.
International/Internationale
Farm Safety Check: Safe Digging – umash.umn.edu (US), April 2019: Preparation is the first step on any project. Before starting a new digging project on the farm, call 811 before you dig. Hitting a buried utility is dangerous and expensive, and it’s the law to call 811 before you dig.
John Deere Maintenace Monday: Avoiding Tractor Fatigue – livingthecountrylife.com (US), May 2019: In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Blake in Alabama. He's putting in long hours on the tractor trying to get a food plot established. His wife says he needs to slow down or he'll get too tired and make mistakes. Is it necessary to take a break?
Farm Safety Encouraged as Spring Begins – journal-republican.com (US), May 5, 2019: With temperatures holding steady and winter weather seemingly behind us, tractors have an increased presence on the roads as they make their way to the fields this spring to begin the 2019 planting season (and in some cases, finish up the 2018 harvest). As the slower, bigger machines hit the pavement, COUNTRY Financial® reminds motorists to take extra precaution to keep everyone safe on the road. “Drivers are urged to exercise caution and drive defensively especially when agricultural equipment is present,” said Eric Vanasdale, loss control supervisor at COUNTRY Financial. “Farmers are under an intense amount of pressure during planting season. Caution and patience are key.”
Female Farmer Safety: Special Risk Considerations for Women – agrinews-pubs.com (US), April 29, 2019: Pregnancy and fertility are not always taken into consideration when women work on the farm. Pesticide and chemical exposures, zoonotic diseases and heavy lifting, particularly during childbearing years, present challenges. Knesha Rose Davison, health communications director at AgriSafe Network, discussed reproductive health during a webinar.
Grain-Bin Safety: Know the Hazards for Farmers – agdaily.com (US), April 22, 2019: Twenty seconds is roughly how long it takes for a grown man to become entrapped in a grain bin — that speed and the fear such a situation creates can make things go from bad to worse. It’s long been known that grain bins are one of the biggest safety hazards for farmers who work in and around them. Serious and life threatening dangers lurk throughout grain facilities, so it is imperative that farmers and workers are aware of these threats in order to protect themselves from serious injury.
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EVENTS/ÉVÉNEMENTS:
Mental Health Awareness Month – Join the US Ag Centers in promoting Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2019. In response to growing concerns about the lack of resources and support for farmers, farm workers and families who are facing difficult economic conditions and higher rates of suicide in rural and agricultural communities, the U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers are actively participating in Mental Health Awareness month. The campaign begins April 29 and runs through May 26.
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 theme for 2019 is “River to River: Yielding Agricultural Health and Safety”. Registration is now open. Early bird registration ends May 10.
Ag In Motion – Ag in Motion is the largest agricultural trade show in Western Canada that provides an outdoor venue for progressive farmers that want to see and feel the latest agricultural innovations – all in one place. Ag in Motion brings innovation to the field through interactive exhibits and live field and crop plot demonstrations. The Expo was created to empower farmers by providing the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Mark your calendars! Don’t miss Ag in Motion, July 16-18, 2019, Northwest of Saskatoon, SK.
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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