The above table is based on the preliminary rates specified by WorkSafeBC for the Agriculture sector in British Columbia. Learn more or register for WorkSafeBC’s … Read More
Country Life in BC: Farmers Step Up In Emergency Operations
First-generation poultry farmers Krista Harris and Cathy Van-Martin respond to emergency and disaster during the November 2021 Sumas Prairie floods.
WorkSafeBC 2022 Industry Initiatives
WorkSafeBC’s High Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives identify industries that are a significant contribution to the serious injury rate and overall injury rate.
Allen James Condolences
We are deeply saddened by the news that long-time BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) board director, Allen James passed away suddenly on June 9th. Allen was a passionate and committed advocate for farming and the environment. While … Read More
Country Life in BC: Farm injury rate falls
BC farms have been working hard to stay safe, an accomplishment AgSafeBC chair Don Dahr says everyone can take credit for.
“With more than 24,000 workers in the agriculture subsector in 2019, a reduction in the number of time-lost claims is something everyone of us should be proud of,” he told the association’s annual meeting last month.
Speaking of Safety: Cultivating Safety in a Growing Cannabis Industry
“Cannabis farming is new to AgSafe and we want to be sure we are meeting employers’ needs,” Tadhg says. “We established a working group and are developing new safety resources for training workers — specifically for the cannabis industry.”