Keeping safety front of mind is all about communication.
With agricultural expertise to help keep farmers, their families, and their workers safe, Farm Safety Roundup is a podcast series focused on important conversations with the team of ag specialists at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
Whether a small family farm or a large-scale operation, all farms have hazards; from machinery and tools to chemicals and livestock. Farming can be dangerous but injuries on the farm are preventable.
Tune in to the Farm Safety Roundup Podcast for helpful guidance to safeguard farm workers, prevent illness and injury, and meet occupational health and safety responsibilities, all with the goal of keeping every worker healthy and safe, every day.
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Latest Episodes
Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 16: A grain handling safety blitz!
Grain handling is essential—but hazardous—work. On this episode of Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney digs into grain safety blitzes with Bruce Christianson of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Jay Remsik of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS).…
Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 15: Road safety at harvest with Kristin Hoffman
As combines roll and grain carts hit the roads this harvest, rural highways and concession roads become some of the most dangerous places in the country. In fact, 70 percent of speeding-related fatalities happen on rural roads, and farm machinery…
Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 14: Planning and awareness of large animal handling with Chad Roberts
Large animal handling remains one of the most hazardous aspects of livestock farming, with unpredictable animal behaviour, high-stress situations, and physical strength creating the potential for serious injuries. From vaccinations to transport, planning and preparation are critical for protecting both…
Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 13: Staying grounded amid upheaval with Nicole Sherman
In the latest episode of Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Nicole Sherman, health and safety consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), for a timely discussion on staying grounded in an increasingly unpredictable farming environment.…
Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 12: Material handling with Kristin Hoffman
The latest episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, hosted by Shaun Haney, dives into the risks and precautions associated with material handling on farms. Joined by Kristin Hoffman, a Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services…