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CASA NEWS/NOUVELLES DE L'ACSA
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 July 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 juillet 2019.
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CANADIAN NEWS/NOUVELLES CANADIENNES:
New Hotline to Support Alberta Farmers After Serious On-Farm Incidents – ruralrootscanada.com (AB), June 17, 2019: There is a new hotline to provide informed and compassionate support for farmers dealing with a serious incident on the farm. Jody Wacowich is the Executive Director of AgSafe Alberta. She says the line is there to help farmers manage a serious incident. “If a farm or ranch has an OH&S officer coming out for an incident and in turn an investigation they’re more than welcome to call this number and get some support from one of our AgSafe employees, who can help them understand the process and what is required of them and what is being asked of them from the OH&S perspective,” says Wacowich.
AgSafeBC Held Progressive Ag Safety Day at Sardis Elementary – fraservalleynewsnetwork.com (BC), June 15, 2019: On Friday, AgSafe held a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for over 140 students at Sardis Elementary in Chilliwack. We hear about road safety and don’t talk to strangers etc, but this is the Fraser Valley and safety in agricultural situations, from farms to animals and farm vehicles has to be emphasized as well. AgSafe, British Columbia’s agricultural workplace health and safety association promotes the importance of child safety education as part of their safety initiatives. Wendy Bennett, the executive Director for AgSafe spoke with FVN about what Ag Safety Days focus on.
Wage Deferral Bill Could Be to the UCP What Farm Safety Was to NDP – cbc.ca (AB), June 14, 2019: In the early days of the Alberta NDP government, an emboldened caucus and cabinet of rural and urban MLAs introduced a bill that would dog them for the next four years. It was known as Bill 6, officially called the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, but it was more commonly known as the farm safety bill. Under the bill, introduced in November 2015, fiercely independent farmers, not traditional supporters of the NDP in the first place, were required to have Workers' Compensation Board coverage for their employees, perform hazard assessments, and adhere to a series of occupational health and safety rules.
Everyone Invited to Family Safety Day July 3 – sachem.ca (ON), June 14, 2019: Family Safety Day has evolved a lot since its inception. Over 40 years ago, “there had been three bad accidents in the community, and people thought they didn’t need any more of this,” said Bill Switzer. “So, 4-H stepped up and started doing a safety program. At the time, it was very agriculturally based … it’s more urban-based now.” Switzer is the co-ordinator for the annual event, which alternates each year between Rockton and Binbrook. This year, it will be back in Glanbrook. “There’s a little bit of something for everybody. It’s all demonstrations, with audience participation,” Switzer said. “It’s a community event; it’s a family event.”
Prince Edward County Prodded to Move on Emily Project – quintenews.com (ON), June 13, 2019: We’ve been hearing a lot about FARM 911: The Emily Project lately. Just this week, Stirling-Rawdon kicked off the program and previous to that Quinte West installed its first 911 sign alongside a farm field. However, there are concerns that FARM 911 is going nowhere in Prince Edward County. A representative from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture told county council’s Committee of the Whole Thursday that there was a commitment from council last year to roll out the program but it seemed nothing had actually happened. (Related article: Farm 911 Rollout to Return to Council Horseshoe).
Ag in Motion Ramps Up for Its Fifth Show – grainews.ca (The Prairies), June 12, 2019: It’s hard to believe it possible to pack more iron and information onto 320 acres of good Saskatchewan farmland, but that’s what organizers of the 2019 Ag in Motion (AIM) farm show are promising as they gear up for the fifth annual show that will be rolling July 16 to 19, just northwest of Saskatoon. More exhibitors, more field demonstrations, more crop and livestock production and management information, more food, more entertainment. The outdoor farm show that began as a good idea in 2015 and has exceeded all expectations in just five years is expanding in all categories as it prepares to welcome an estimated 35,000 visitors this year to the Ag in Motion site near Langham, about 30 minutes from Saskatoon, along Highway 16.
House of Commons Committee Calls on Government to do More for Farmers' Mental Health – calgaryherald.com (AB), May 28, 2019: The federal government is being urged to invest in everything from telephone help lines to cyberbullying protection and high-speed internet infrastructure in an effort to address what some say is a growing mental-health crisis among Canadian farmers. A total of 10 recommendations were presented to the House of Commons on Tuesday as part of a report by the standing committee on agriculture and agri-food, which has spent the past year studying mental-health challenges in the agriculture community.
Injuries/Blessures
Airlifted to Hospital – castanet.net (BC), June 13, 2019: Vernon North Okanagan RCMP confirmed that they assisted BC Ambulance Service for traffic control while the BCAS helicopter landed safely to transport a patient to the hospital this morning. Police said a man was performing farming duties and a pesticide trailer he was towing flipped, causing the tractor itself to flip over, pinning him beneath. The victim, about 35 years old, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, said Const. Kelly Brett.
Injuries Minor in Car-Tractor Collision – steinbachonline.com (MB), June 12, 2019: There was a collision between a car and a tractor Tuesday evening between La Broquerie and Marchand. The La Broquerie Fire Department was called to the scene just before 7:00 p.m. It happened at the corner of Provincial Roads 210 and 303. Deputy Chief J.C. Normandeau says a car moved out to pass a tractor just as the tractor started to make a left turn. The two vehicles collided. Normandeau says injuries were minor and both drivers refused treatment.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS/NOUVELLES INTERNATIONALES
Farmers Face Hazardous Work Condition, Potential Injury – reviewatlas.com (US), June 14, 2019: What was supposed to be an average day on the farm changed Doug Boswell’s life. On a cold November day in 2017, Boswell was feeding his cows in Stockton and left the gate open. When he returned to feed them, he realized three of the cows had escaped. He managed to corral two of them back with his tractor, but one was still loose. So he got on the nearby all-terrain vehicle and chased the cow. But then, his ATV flipped.
Roll Bars Increase Survival on Tractor Rollovers by 99% – wsaw.com (US), June 14, 2019: The leading cause of death on farms is tractor rollovers and overturns. That's why one of the most important safety features on a tractor is a roll bar. But most tractors don't have them. "If a tractor rolls over the driver is 3% likely to survive without that roll bar," explained Melissa Ploeckelman, of National Farm Medicine Center. A roll bar increases that survival rate to 99% says Ploeckelman.
Lives Depend on Quad Bike Safety Changes – miragenews.com (Australia), June 14, 2019: The death of a 10-year-old boy on the weekend has taken the number of Australians killed in quad bike accidents to six in 2019 alone. With a heavy heart, farm safety campaigner, Charles Armstrong says the Federal Government must act now to save lives. For more than 10 years, making quad bikes safer for farming families has been a top priority for the National Farmers’ Federation and a personal quest of mine. Quad bikes remain one of the most unsafe consumer products on the Australian market. They are a leading cause of avoidable death and injury on Australian farms.
University of Iowa Students Experience Grain Bin Rescue Simulation – kcrg.com (US), June 11, 2019: University of Iowa students got a chance to experience a farming emergency as part of an agriculture health and safety course. The students are in school to become physicians, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and other health care professionals. They are taking this class about agricultural safety so they can better understand how to treat farmers' injuries and what dangers farmers face.
Farm Safety Advocate Speaks Out to Rural Doctors – southburnetttimes.com.au (Australia), June 11, 2019: ROBYN Neilson shared her story of farm safety and post traumatic stress disorder in rural first responders, with nearly 300 rural doctors this past week. Ms Neilson was a keynote speaker at the 2019 Rural Doctors Association of Queensland in Cairns, addressing rural doctors and medical students. Robyn Neilson was first responder to a devastating farm accident in central Queensland in 2002. She spoke in depth about the circumstances she faced when called to a neighbour's property.
Northern Ireland Farmers Warned of 'Extreme Danger' of Slurry Mixing After Four Narrow Escapes – belfasttelegraph.co.uk (Ireland), June 10, 2019: Farmers have been warned to be careful of the extreme dangers of slurry mixing after four "narrow escapes" at farms in Northern Ireland over the past two weeks. The BBC has reported that in each instance emergency services had to be called after someone was overcome by fumes. Last week a farmer in his 70s was rescued by another man who found him collapsed in a shed on his Lisnaskea property. Both men were treated at the scene by paramedics. Two cows in the shed at the time were overcome by the fumes and died.
Farmer Rescued After Being Trapped by Power Lines in His Tractor – agdaily.com (US), June 10, 2019: A Michigan farmer found himself in a dangerous — and potentially deadly — situation after became trapped in his tractor after he struck a power pole. While discing a field, the farmer hit the pole, and the power lines fell on top of his farming equipment. The farmer followed farm safety protocols by staying inside of the tractor (a life-saving decision) and immediately called 911. According to MLive, the incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. Friday, on a farm in Tallmadge Township of Ottawa County. The man was not injured and remained in his tractor until crews could shut off the power so he could safely exit the tractor.
Farmer Stress Affects the Whole Family – (Editorial) thegazette.com (US), June 3, 2019: In my work as a crisis counseling and suicide-prevention trainer, I know all too well that Iowa’s mental health resources are scarce. It’s not at all controversial to say that. Even in bigger cities and the most populated counties in Iowa, it’s difficult to get the help you need when you face a mental health crisis. Imagine you’re living in a small town and you are experiencing a mental health crisis. Where do you go? Emergency rooms and other resources are overburdened, not to mention expensive. We have to do better for rural Iowans, and quite frankly, we are at a critical juncture.
Deaths/Décès
Farmer Dies Following Machinery Accident in Co. Wexford – agriland.ie (Ireland), June 14, 2019: A farmer has been tragically killed following a farm accident near Ferns, Co. Wexford. It is understood the accident occurred yesterday, Thursday, June 13, at approximately 3:00pm. The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are not yet known, however, it is understood the fatal incident involved machinery.
Western Nebraska Man Killed in Farm Tractor Accident – sfchronicle.com (US), June 13, 2019: Western Nebraska officials say a rural Mitchell man has died following a farm accident. The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office says Bolzer had stopped a tractor he was driving and got off it to check a piece of equipment. Investigators say the tractor was apparently still in gear and rolled forward. Bolzer was caught by the implement.
Sargent County Sheriff Says 71-Year-Old Man Was Killed in Farming Accident – valleynewslive.com (US), June 12, 2019: The Sargent County Sheriff is identifying a 71-year-old man as the victim of Wednesday’s farming accident. Emergency responders were sent to rural Brampton, North Dakota for a report of a man who was trapped in a grain bin containing corn, according to the Sargent County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was first noticed by a local farmer driving pass a bin site. Deputies said the farmer looked into the bin after finding a running grain auger and saw indications that someone loading corn was trapped inside.
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BLOGS AND LINKS/BLOGS ET LIENS:
Canadian/Canadien
Power Line Safety Plan – fortisalberta.com (AB): A plan help you identify power line hazards and respond appropriately to dangerous situations if they do arise.
SAFE Work Matters Enews – SAFE Work Manitoba (MB), June 2019: In this issue: Safe Workers Aren't Born, They're Trained; Shop Talk - PPE - Hearing Protection; My Safety and Health Checklist and Upcoming Events.
International/Internationale
Safety Day Sentinel – Progressive Agriculture Foundation (US), June 2019: In this issue: Progressive Agriculture Safety Days Selected as 2019 National Safety Council Green Cross Award; Apply Today! Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Applications Deadline is Quickly Approaching; Safety Tip - National Safety Month and more.
Sentinelle des Sécurijours – Progressive Agriculture Foundation (US), juin 2019: Les Sécurjours de Progressive Agriculture ont décerné le prix Green Cross 2019 du National Safety Council; Présentez une demande dès aujourd'hui! La date limite pour les demandes d'organiser un SécurijourMD de Progressive Agriculture approche rapidement; Conseil de sécurité et plus.
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EVENTS/ÉVÉNEMENTS:
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.
Family Farm Safety Day – Wednesday, July 3 at the Binbrook Fairgrounds, 2600 Highway 56. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. It is a free event. There is no pre-registration required; guests will be asked to sign in upon arrival.
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.
Chatham-Kent Farm Safety Day – This years Chatham-Kent Farm Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m at the University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus. A fun filled, hands-on workshop led by industry professionals geared to kids ages 5-12. Registration deadline for this event is Friday June 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
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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