In farming, there are plenty of easily identifiable hazards: running PTOs, heavy equipment, an ornery cow. But some very deadly risks are invisible, as is the case with hazardous atmospheres — such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, and methane. In some situations, just one breath is enough to render someone unconscious, leaving them dependent on... Read More
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G3 is helping train and equip rural Ontario fire departments for grain entrapment rescues through sponsorship of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) BeGrainSafe program This month, G3 is funding training and donating specialized grain rescue equipment to the Georgina Fire and Rescue Service. Georgina is one of many southern Ontario farming communities served by... Read More
Medicine Hat, Alta.-based Helicopter Air Lift Operation (HALO) will be offered guaranteed funding and a contract with Alberta Health Services, moving from a fee-for-service model. HALO will get more than $1 million in annual funding. Fort McMurray, Alta-based Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operation (HERO), although already in receipt of provincial funding, will double its current annual... Read More
Firefighters in Ontario and Quebec will receive additional training when it comes to farm safety, risks and rescue, thanks to a $45,000 donation from G3 to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s (CASA) BeGrainSafe program. Safety on the farm should always be centre stage but regardless of experience and precautions taken, accidents do happen and we... Read More
As part of Ontario's reopening plan, farms and agriculture businesses with one employee or more are required to have COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Dean Anderson, strategic advisor, agricultural initiatives with Ontario's Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), says that many farms, ag businesses, and processors are not aware of the change. But, all it... Read More
It's hot and it's excessively dry. Every year we seem to have this conversation about fire safety at harvest, but I think this year especially, it's crucial that we are having the discussion. I am no expert at this topic, however, a recent grass fire half a mile from my house — that got lucky... Read More
Back in March of this year, HALO Air Ambulance launched its inaugural lottery called the Cattle er' Cash lottery. The first lottery was a success, selling out in just 36 days. HALO decided to accelerate the draw dates and awarded the grand prize of 20 Highline Angus bred heifers or $50,000 in cash, six months... Read More
HALO Air Ambulance presented its business case for its funding model to Cypress County Council recently, and the result is partnership and a major investment through a shared funding model into the air ambulance program. "Our goal has always been securing ongoing operational funding in partnership with local municipalities and the government of Alberta," says... Read More
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has named Andrea Lear as chief executive officer, following the retirement of Marcel Hacault, who served as executive director since 2004. Lear has worked with Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association as executive director, and has years of experience in financial services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from... Read More
The TireGrabber, a device that helps farmers safely change large-scale tires on their own, has been adapted to fit a wider range of tire sizes. Called the TireGrabber Reversible, the new self-changing device fits more tire sizes and industries — like construction, mining, and aviation — and has won first place for Farm Safety at... Read More