Farm Safety Nova Scotia enjoys engaging with our farmers, industry partners and the community to find ways we can work together to enhance the health and safety of our sector. Learn more about events taking place in your area!
Safety Services Nova Scotia, Dartmouth The participants will learn about the hazards of working in confined spaces, and the protective measures and equipment that help ensure a safer working environment. Course Outline: Hazards Atmospheres Controls Ventilation Legislation Responsibilities Entry permits Rescue The Confined Space Entry Awareness courses expire two (2) years from date of completion. … Continued
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) Conference is being held virtually this year with a series four interactive and engaging sessions over a period of four weeks. The theme of this years conference is “Lead an AgSafe Canada” Session 2 Description: Description: This session will highlight some of the successes and resources available, including the … Continued
Presented by the PEI Federation of Agriculture Presenter: Kim Hyndman-Moffat, Crisis Counselor, Canadian Suicide Prevention Support Services Intended Audience: Farmer, ag workers, ag business employees, Safety professionals, educators, and students. Farming is one of the most stressful professions available today. Fluctuating markets, unpredictable weather and demanding societal wants are causing increasing Mental Health concerns. Building a … Continued
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) Conference is being held virtually this year with a series four interactive and engaging sessions over a period of four weeks. The theme of this years conference is “Lead an AgSafe Canada” Session 3 Description: Description: Farming is a labor-intensive industry where livelihoods are inextricably linked to factors beyond … Continued
This is your opportunity to meet with the Farm Safety Advisor with Farm Safety Nova Scotia to answer your questions in relation to safety on the farm. Ask questions about Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, about your current farm safety plan or about developing a farm safety plan, request a best practice or information in … Continued
Presented by the PEI Federation of Agriculture Presenter: Shawn Foubert, Registered Massage Therapist Intended Audience: Farmer, ag workers, ag business employees, Safety professionals, educators, and students. Farming and stress seem to go hand in hand, and it is common for farmers to adopt a stoic “Git’er done” attitude and power through the aches and pains this … Continued
Safety Services Nova Scotia, Dartmouth Employers are required under the Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act to provide training to all persons operating forklift equipment. This course focuses on safe practices and procedures for operating forklifts. It is a comprehensive classroom program suitable for both experienced and novice operators. During the training participants will … Continued
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) Conference is being held virtually this year with a series four interactive and engaging sessions over a period of four weeks. The theme of this years conference is “Lead an AgSafe Canada” Session 4 Description: Description: Learn how to effectively report on-farm incidents and safety protocols. Gain an understanding … Continued
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. The … Continued
Safety Services Nova Scotia, Dartmouth The goal of this course is to ensure students know why it is important to have a fall protection procedure in place. This course engages students with a mix of instructor presentations, class discussion and practical demonstrations using fall arrest equipment. COURSE OUTLINE: Falling Hazards from Heights Internal Responsibility System Regulatory … Continued
Presented by the PEI Federation of Agriculture Presenter: Farmer Tim, Dairy Farmer and AGvocate Intended Audience: Farmer, ag workers, ag business employees, Safety professionals, educators, and students. Farming can be described in romantic terms by those who do not work on them. While families today will admit it is a one of a kind way … Continued
This is your opportunity to meet with the Farm Safety Advisor with Farm Safety Nova Scotia to answer your questions in relation to safety on the farm. Ask questions about Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, about your current farm safety plan or about developing a farm safety plan, request a best practice or information in … Continued
