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| June 24, 2019/ le 24 juin 2019 |
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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 - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
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 - DATE LIMITE PROLONGÉE!
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CANADIAN NEWS/NOUVELLES CANADIENNES:
Saskatchewan Man Shares Safety Lessons After Near-Fatal Electrocution – cjme.com (SK), June 21, 2019: Curtis Weber doesn’t want anyone to make the same mistake he did. He spoke at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina, sharing his story of a near-fatal incident while working on a Saskatchewan farm in the summer of 1999 when he was 17. It was his third day on the job working as a labourer as he and his co-workers were attempting to move a steel hopper under an overhead power line with a crane. They planned to be home early on the Friday of the Canada Day long weekend but were running behind after the previous job took longer than expected. “That’s when complacency started to set in and we started rushing even more and we started to pick up the pace because of the hours that we lost,” Weber recalled.
4th Annual Farm Safety Returns to Lacombe County – lacombeexpress.com (AB), June 21, 2019: The fourth annual Farm Safety Day returned to the Lacombe County office — bringing in 300 Grade 5 students from across the region. “This year we are having our fourth annual Farm Safety Day, where we have 300 Grade 5 students come in to learn about multiple different topics on farm safety,” Jalene Makus, event coordinator, said. “This is for kids that live on the farm and for kids who live in the city, who may not know about farm life as much.” The event has grown both in scope and numbers since it’s inception.
VR Safety Training Showcased at Farm Progress Show – cjme.com (SK), June 20, 2019: Virtual reality has arrived at the Farm Progress Show to better teach workplace safety. Hazard ID VR is a program developed by White Rabbit VR. The program is meant as a training tool for labourers to better spot dangerous situations and how to react to them. Lyle Hewitt, director of business development with White Rabbit VR, said that although the virtual reality program is not meant for the agriculture industry, it can still help farmers. “If you’re constructing a building on your farm, whether that’s a house, a barn or some other facility, this will help you to train yourself to identify hazards and work more safely,” Hewitt said. Hazard ID was developed six months ago and has partnered with the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association for their safety training.
Choose Proper Footwear for a Safe Farm – (CASA article) grainews.ca (The Prairies), June 20, 2019: On the farm, many everyday tasks could result in injuries to feet or ankles if the proper footwear is not used. Footwear is a key aspect of injury prevention, which is why it’s important to wear the right type to ensure your safety. Make sure you’re using footwear that meets specific safety standards by always selecting CSA-approved footwear, which can be identified by a green triangle (usually found on the right foot). When it comes to tasks that involve heavy lifting, safety footwear with a steel or composite toe should be worn any time there’s a chance of your foot being struck by or pinched between objects. And in situations where your foot could be injured by an object falling on top of it, use safety footwear with metatarsal guards on the tongue.
Un agriculteur paraplégique sensibilise les jeunes aux accidents sur les fermes – ici.radio-canada.ca (PQ), le 18 juin 2019: Chaque année, des dizaines d'enfants qui vivent sur une ferme subissent de graves blessures. Paraplégique en raison d'un accident de tracteur en 1971, l’agriculteur Sébastien Gaudreault partage son histoire avec les jeunes pour prévenir d'autres drames. Le handicap de l'agriculteur ne l'a pas empêché de reprendre la ferme familiale de Saint-Henri-de-Taillon au Lac-Saint-Jean. Sébastien Gaudreault n'avait que trois ans lorsqu'il a chuté d'un tracteur en marche et perdu l'usage de ses jambes. À l'époque, le tracteur n'était pas doté d'une cabine comme c'est le cas aujourd'hui.
Deaths/Décès
Boy, 3, Dies After Falling Off Tractor Near Fort Macleod – cbc.ca (AB), June 18, 2019: A three-year-old boy has died in a farming accident in southwestern Alberta. Emergency services were called just after noon Tuesday to a cattle farm southwest of Fort Macleod. Police say the child was riding on a tractor when he fell off and was run over. The tractor was a small one — about twice the size of a garden tractor — pulling a cart of feed for calves.
Injuries/Blessures
2 Seriously Injured in SUV, Tractor Crash North of London: OPP – globalnews.ca (ON), June 18, 2019: Two people were rushed to hospital with serious injuries early Tuesday afternoon following a collision north of London involving an SUV and a farm tractor. Few details about the incident are known. The injured parties were the lone occupants of the vehicles involved, police said. Unspecified charges are pending in the collision, said OPP Cst. Chad Murray.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS/NOUVELLES INTERNATIONALES
Agreement Needed on Quad Bike Safety, Says Widow – nzherald.co.nz (New Zealand), June 20, 2019: Disagreements between farming and industry leaders are getting in the way of quad bike safety improvements, says farm safety advocate Julie Dee. The Waimate woman became a promoter of farm safety after her husband, Paul, sustained fatal crush injuries in a side-by-side ATV buggy roll more than two years ago. She is concerned that farmers are getting mixed messages on whether to have crush protection devices on quad bikes. WorkSafe announced on June 5 it "strongly recommends the use of crush protection devices (CPDs) on the back of quad bikes." It stated the devices could provide a survivable space should a rider be pinned under a rolled bike.
Young: Increase Awareness of Potential Hazards – (Editorial) agrinews-pubs.com (US), June 19, 2019: In recent weeks, there has been a growing — and needed — discussion about the emotional health of farmers during this very challenging time in agriculture. Sadly, I pen this column today having just learned of a suicide death of a farmer in Minnesota. There also have been several farm accidents in recent weeks, many of which resulted in one or more deaths. Just last week, a 17-year old a couple of counties over from where I live died in a crash with a gravel truck. Apparently unaware of the truck, the young man swerved to the middle of the roadway to maneuver his farm implement past a culvert at the same time the gravel truck was overtaking the tractor. When you are running fast and furious against a clock to get the task at hand done before a certain calendar date or the next rain moves in, safety is not always top of mind. Staying alert, getting rest and staying hydrated are more important than most people realize.
Potentially Deadly Valley Fever is Hitting California Farmworkers Hard, Worrying Researchers – nbcnews.com (US), June 17, 2019: Victor Gutierrez contracted valley fever, an illness caused by a soil-borne fungus, and he thinks he got it in the summer of 2011 when he worked in the nectarine orchards of California's dry, dusty Central Valley. "The wind was really strong, and we were almost falling off our ladders," Gutierrez said. "The dust would rise up in the fields and we would get lost in [it]." Then again, he might have contracted it during that year's grape harvest. "We would walk out of the vineyard with our faces full of dirt. Only our eyes were visible," Gutierrez said. When he showered at night, he could see the layer of soil washing off his body.
Deaths/Décès
Man Killed in Tractor Accident in Roscommon as Probe Launched – thesun.ie (Ireland), June 21, 2019: A Garda spokeswoman said: "Gardai attended a workplace accident on farmland at Taughmaconnell Ballinalsloe Co Roscommon. "The incident occurred on the 15th June 2091 at approximately 2pm. A man in his 70s passed away at University College Hospital Galway, as a result of serious injuries sustained in a farming accident involving a tractor. Another elderly man died in a separate farming accident in Ferns, Co Wexford earlier in the same week, it's understood.
Man Dies in Rollover Lawn Tractor Accident – pittsburgh.cbslocal.com (US), June 21, 2019: A man in Dayton, Pa. was discovered under his turned over tractor in his driveway after a passerby noticed him. Duaine McGaughey, age 77, was mowing his grass when the tractor overturned on a hillside near the driveway, causing the man to end up underneath it. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Injuries/Blessures
Very Young Area Child Injured in Farming Accident – koel.com (US), June 19, 2019: A young Southwest Wisconsin child has been seriously injured in a farm accident. According to authorities, a man had been working in a barn with a conveyor. As the man turned to shut the machinery down, his 20 month old son fell into the unit. The child, whose name has not been released, sustained serious injuries to both hands, his right arm and shoulder, as well as his chest. The boy was taken to an area hospital for treatment; there is no indication on the condition of the child, although officials note his injuries were very serious.
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BLOGS AND LINKS/BLOGS ET LIENS:
Canadian/Canadien
Health and Safety Enews – WorkSafe (BC), June 2019: In this issue: Updates to the OHS Regulation; OHS Policy Update; OHS Guideline Updates and Recent Posts from the Speaking of Safety Blog.
International/Internationale
How to Work Safely Near Overhead Power Lines on Farmland – fwi.co.uk (UK), June 21, 2019: According to the Farm Safety Foundation, at least one farmworker dies each year as a result of contact with an overhead power line. In the past five years, there were 1,140 near-misses involving machinery and overhead power lines and, every year, there are about 225 reported incidents where farm vehicles and machinery make contact with overhead lines. As well as the potential to kill or seriously injure those involved, there are the financial costs in terms of damaged or destroyed equipment and lost time.
The High Cost of Preventable Farm Accidents – stacklaw.com.au (Australia), June 17, 2019: Farm accidents are devastating for both victims and farm owners, especially when they can be avoided by complying with workplace health and safety laws. With workers’ lives potentially at stake, it’s imperative for farm owners and farm workers to understand their workplace safety rights and obligations and ensure they are protected.
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EVENTS/ÉVÉNEMENTS:
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.
Agricultural Excellence Conference – December 2-4, 2019 at the Fredericton Convention Centre and Crowne Plaza in Fredericton, New Brunswick. . The theme Cultivating Resilience focuses on building the capacity for you and your farm to weather any storm and seize opportunity. A healthy farm depends on a healthy farmer, healthy relationships and healthy business. We will discuss the future of Canadian agriculture, the implications for farm managers, and the practical ways farmers can achieve sustainable growth and prosperity. Conference-goers will come away from AgEx equipped with information and tools to enhance Canada’s farm businesses.
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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