North American Bison handling is often a stressful time for both the animal and its handlers. In order to reduce injuries to bison and handlers, the bison must remain calm while being handled.
Bison solid fence detail (end view) with toe slot and grab rail so a person can climb out.
Tragic fires can occur anywhere, anytime. Having ready access to an ample supply of water is critical in an emergency. Large cities provide pressurized hydrants for use in fighting fires.
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.
Under an amendment to the Alberta Public Lands Act, bison are listed with other livestock species that may be grazed on public lands agricultural dispositions (leases, licenses and permits), subject to conditions defined in approved disposition...
Bison handling, separating, processing... what ever you want to call it, is always a very stressful time for the animals, not to mention for the “handlers.” To bison, everything and everyone is considered a potential threat from a predator, whether ...