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!
Join Vehicle Inspection Officer Ken Chisholm for a review of the regulations for farmers moving agricultural vehicles and equipment on public roads. Pre-register by emailing Victoria.Simpson@novascotia.ca or calling 902-863-4705 by March 3rd.
Join panelists from Safety Services Nova Scotia, Animal Health Canada and Nova Scotia farms for a discussion on Emergency Preparedness and coping with Natural Disasters. Presented as part of the 2023 Canadian Agriculture Safety Week programs. Panelists will present and discuss topics relating to natural disasters as well as answer questions from participants. Registration is … Continued
Join in person or online for this presentation by Safety Advisor Sterling Kendall of the Occupational Health and Safety Division. Presented as part of the 2023 Canadian Agriculture Safety Week programs. Please register, including your preference to attend in person or online.
An online panel discussion covering many aspects of youth safety. Participants include a Safety Advisor from OHS, a provincial 4-H staff member and farmers. Panelists will talk about their roles in keeping youth safe, and there will be an opportunity for questions. Presented as part of the 2023 Canadian Agriculture Safety Week programs. Please register … Continued
Join Vehicle Inspection Officer Ken Chisholm for a review of the regulations for farmers moving agricultural vehicles and equipment on public roads. Pre-register by emailing kim.kelly2@novascotia.ca or calling 902-563-2000.
Farm Safey Nova Scotia invites all those twelve years of age or under to create an original safety themed drawing for the 2024 Farm Safety calendar! Please illustrate one of these safety themes: Use Protective Equipment Make Your Farm a Safe Place to Work Don't Play Around Farm Equipment Be Safe Around Animals Sun Safety … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia and the Farm and Workforce Development Team have collaborated with Safety Services Nova Scotia to create a preparatory course for those needing a Nova Scotia drivers license. This course will cover both rules of the road and sign identification, which are the two components of the Knowledge Test. Of particular benefit … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia and the Farm and Workforce Development Team have collaborated with Safety Services Nova Scotia to create a preparatory course for those needing a Nova Scotia drivers license. This course will cover both rules of the road and sign identification, which are the two components of the Knowledge Test. Of particular benefit … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia and the Farm and Workforce Development Team have collaborated with Safety Services Nova Scotia to create a preparatory course for those needing a Nova Scotia drivers license. This course will cover both rules of the road and sign identification, which are the two components of the Knowledge Test. Of particular benefit … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia and the Farm and Workforce Development Team have collaborated with Safety Services Nova Scotia to create a preparatory course for those needing a Nova Scotia drivers license. This course will cover both rules of the road and sign identification, which are the two components of the Knowledge Test. Of particular benefit … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia is coordinating a Chainsaw Safety Course for Thursday, October 12 in Springhill NS. Training will be provided by Safety Services Nova Scotia. The classroom course content includes: Required equipment and PPE Components of machine and safety devices Pre-operational inspection Hazards associated with this equipment Safe operation Basic maintenance Techniques for: felling, … Continued
Did you know that writing about a stressful event can actually help you feel better both emotionally AND physically in the long run? Even though it may seem surprising that something as simple as jotting down your thoughts and feelings after a big event can have a noticeable impact, research has shown that it … Continued
