Ranching (CU # 701022)


This classification unit covers firms that operate a ranch. Firms may grow and harvest various forms of feed for their livestock and may maintain and repair their own equipment and buildings.

They may also truck their own livestock or produce. Firms engaged in horse ranching, raising, or breeding are classified elsewhere.

Here are some examples of goods that firms in this classification unit produce:

  • Goat hair
  • Sheep's wool
Here are some examples of livestock that firms in this classification unit raise:
  • Alpacas
  • Buffalo
  • Deer
  • Livestock
  • Sheep
  • Bison
  • Cattle
  • Goats
  • Llamas

Industry Stats

2027 Prelim Rate

2.80

2026 Rate

2.83

2025 Injury Rate

3.16

2024 Injury Rate

2.14

2025 # of Orders

12

2024 # of Orders

31

Quick Start

Don't know where to begin? The Quick Start section includes the first few building blocks of a strong and robust safety program.
Employers must customize all AgSafeBC documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.

Hazard Alerts

Task Management

New Worker and Task Specific

Each Safety OrentationTask Management Package should include the following 4 document types (Risk Assessment, Safe Work Practice, Competency Checklist, and Employee Check-off). A package may also include additional documentation depending on the task.

General


Documents for use across all berry farms (including cranberry farms).

Other Industry Specific Resources

Documents, Links & More
Some safety program documents are useful across multiple agriculture industries and are linked in the sidebar or under the resources section by topic rather then by industry.