A streamlined process for grain dryer inspection and approval should make it easier for farmers in Manitoba to get up and running this upcoming harvest season. As all grain dryers have to be inspected by the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), the organization has established a central booking process co-ordinated with Manitoba Hydro to... Read More
Category: Safety
According to Michael Landsberg, when he first went to his family doctor about his depression the doctor said, in effect, "You're ok, I see you on television." Many people make the same mistake that the doctor did. That's because you can't diagnose mental illness with an Xray or a thermometer. Landsberg, a former sports broadcaster... Read More
The Government of Saskatchewan has released its findings from the trespassing survey sent out in the later part of summer. Out of the 1,601 responses, two-thirds, or 65 per cent, of the rural property owners surveyed, support consent having to be obtained in advance to access privately-owned land. “The responses show that many people see... Read More
Climbing on bins is one of the things that you just have to do if you are a farmer. If you do not have to do it yourself, someone who works for you has to do it. Grain bins have evolved over the years, but the same could not be said for fall protection (safety... Read More
Harvest is underway across Canada and the heat is as variable as the crops this year. In parts of Ontario, the third week of August was the coolest (21.2 degrees) since June, according to The Weather Network. Further east, New Brunswick has been hit with high temps. along with a mix of storms, which have... Read More
When people go trail riding or use their ATV for recreational use, wearing a helmet is something that most don’t blink an eye to. They do it with no questions asked. So why is it when we use them around the farm, we hop on the quad at the same speeds, helmet-less, without thinking twice?... Read More
It's hard to say how many injuries occur or work hours are lost on North American farms due to falls while climbing grain bins. They don't all get reported or talked about, but there are many anecdotal stories of people getting hurt, or narrowly escaping injury. Whether checking grain condition, opening or closing lids, or... Read More
There were 23 cases of farm equipment coming in contact with power lines or poles in Saskatchewan last week, according to SaskPower. At last count, there had been 67 incidents since May 1. Those numbers might seem high, but they're not. At least relative to history. "Compared to last year, these numbers are consistent," says... Read More
Have you ever looked across the road at the neighbour and thought, “Man, he has a lot of equipment for the acres he farms!" I think that conversation must be happening more than we think because the USDA has reported that corn planting is 71% complete in the U.S. That's 1% ahead of the long-term... Read More
The combination of wet weather and the need to get this year's crop in the ground is producing a predictable result this spring: pictures of stuck tractors, trucks, and sprayers, even some combines, shared on Twitter, Facebook, and in the coffee shop. While photos of these situations can provide some level of humour for others,... Read More