Many people attempt to restrain animals with sheer force instead of using behavioural principles. Improvements in the design of restraining devices enhances animal welfare and will reduce stress and injuries.
Safety Tips for Workers transporting livestock. Loading densities, Liner size requirements.
FARSHA is a non-profit organization based in Langley, British Columbia. It is dedicated to reducing accidents & injuries on the farm & ranch.
This article is a brief overview of livestock handling.
Although most animal accidents are not fatal, many men, women and children are needlessly injured each year because of a lack of safety awareness. Broken bones, crushed and mashed limbs, missed days of work and unnecessary medical expenses are some of ...
Welcome to the Safety at Work centre for the agriculture industry. Your online resource to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Farm workers can encounter a variety of respiratory problems ranging from temporary discomfort caused by allergic reactions to fatal asphyxiation. However, the risk of contracting serious lung diseases or death can be significantly decreased by using ....
This fact sheet summarizes the hazards associated with operating farm machines and presents information about how farmers and farm workers can protect themselves from injury or death when working around agricultural machinery.