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!
Do you or your farm workers need First Aid Training? Farm Safety NS is offering Basic (previously Emergency ) First Aid from a St. John’s Ambulance instructor on August 8th in Berwick. Details are here – register now!
Do you or your workers need Endorsement Testing to be able to haul a trailer or farm equipment? We’re planning dates for Truro and Port Williams areas for September. Check out these dates and locations then email info@farmsafetyns.ca to register.
All details can be found here: https://farmsafetyns.ca/annual-meeting/
Monday, December 12th 9 am - 5 pm CSA Basic Workplace First Aid (Emergency First Aid) CPR C and AED email info@farmsafetyns.ca to register or call 902-893-2293
Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 13 9 am - 5 pm both days email info@farmsafetyns.ca to register or call 902-893-2293
This time of year isn’t always joyful. Farm stress, holiday stress and the changing of the season can add up to a heavy burden for some. Join us online December 22nd from 1-2pm to hear Patricia Auchnie discuss what signs and symptoms of declining mental health to look for in yourself or loved ones, as … Continued
Do you have questions about the regulations governing moving farm equipment on public roads? Join in person or virtually on Tuesday, January 31st 10 am - noon when Ken Chisholm of Vehicle Transportation Inspection will review the guidelines and answer questions. Email info@farmsafetyns.ca for the zoom link.
Farm Safety NS is offering an in-person Mental Health First Aid Course on Feb 16 and 17, 9 am-5 pm, both days at the NSFA offices, 7 Atlantic Central Drive, East Mountain. This is a program that was designed and is owned by the Mental Health Foundation of Canada, delivered by St. John Ambulance. Take … Continued
This training from St. John Ambulance will be presented virtually by an instructor, and is divided into two sessions to reduce screen fatigue. 2 March 9 am - 12 noon 3 March 9 am - 12 noon The Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace program covers "reducing the stigma" and provides mental health knowledge … 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 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
