24 October 2018 Recreational use of cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, and AgSafeis helping BC’s agriculture employers understand the implications for their … Read More
‘It’s not an easy conversation’: Mental health in the workplace
Susan Vargas, Safety & Health Magazine; 23 September 2018 What role should safety pros play in workers’ mental well-being? We hear a lot about the … Read More
Preparing for Summer Help
Reg Steward, Beef in BC, 10 March 2018 As we amble through what remains of winter, dealing with whatever that might look like, and muster … Read More
Carbon monoxide at Delta farm highlights importance of safety training: Union
Dario Balca, CTV Vancouver; 11 December 2017 Work safety advocates say proper training and preparedness may have stopped a health and safety scare at a … Read More
If It Seems Dark, Farmers Need Help to See Light
Ed White, The Western Producer; 16 November 2017 It’s the darkest and bleakest time of the year, and that can wear down the toughest people’s … Read More
Lifejackets and PFDs essential for a safe cranberry harvest
Susan Main, Speaking of Safety; 13 September 2017 In a cranberry harvest, fields are flooded with water. Lifejackets or personal floatation devices (PFDs) are essential … Read More
Minimizing the risk of heat stress for outdoor workers
Susan Main, Speaking of Safety; 9 August 2017 We’re having a heat wave in B.C. This raises safety concerns for people working outside. Please review … Read More
Sun & Heat Stress Safety for B.C.’s Agriculture Workers
10 August 2017 There are over 24,000 people employed in British Columbia’s agriculture industry and sun and heat exposure are workplace hazards for many of … Read More
Tractor Safety
Reg Steward, Beef in BC, 20 July 2017 Let’s keep some things clear. I say keep them clear because the message has not changed in … Read More
ISASH 2017 Reflections
7 July 2017 It was great to see our international colleagues at the ISASH annual conference in Logan, Utah. It always amazes me how much … Read More