You are invited to attend one of WorkSafeBC’s virtual rate consultation sessions to learn about the preliminary assessment premium rates for 2022 Join WorkSafe, and … Read More
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
Beef in BC – Ranching Safety Feature – April 2021
Read full article Beef in BC. Original article ran in Beef in BC April Issue.
Media Release: New AgSafe resources address slip, trip, fall hazards in B.C. agricultural workplaces
New AgSafe resources address slip, trip, fall hazards in B.C. agricultural workplaces.
WorkSafeBC | What to Expect: Workplace Closures & COVID-19 Inspections
Expedited Workplace Closures: What Employers Can Expect April 11th 2021 The order of the provincial health officer (PHO) delegated specific powers to WorkSafeBC prevention officers. … 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.”
2021 COABC Award Winners
Certified Organic Associations of BC Award Winners
AgSafe Elects New Board of Directors
MEDIA RELEASEAgSafe Elects New Board of Directors Langley, B.C. / April 12, 2021 – AgSafe, British Columbia’s agricultural health and safety association, held their first … Read More