Agriculture
COVID-19 and agriculture
To learn how to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 at your workplace, please see the information at Agriculture and COVID-19 safety.
We have resources and information on working safely in agriculture. Additional information and resources are also available from our industry partner, AgSafe.
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Resources
Health and Safety for Agriculture
This booklet provides a brief overview of how to use the regulation in agriculture. It is meant for farmers, ranchers, health and safety coordinators, safety committees, and others concerned with health...
Confined Space Safety in B.C. Agriculture: A Resource Guide
This resource guide provides general information on confined spaces and describes the requirements for due diligence. In preparing this resource guide, FARSHA has consulted with farm owners and workers...
Agriculture Safety Checklist: A Guide for Farmers, Ranchers and Workers
This pamphlet covers the areas of farming and ranching where most accidents occur. Topics covered include pesticides; hazardous substances; tools, machinery, and equipment; confined spaces; and health...
Ladder Safety Series: Assess the Risks
Ask yourself the questions posed in this info sheet when deciding which type of equipment is safest and most suitable for your task.
Highlights
- Guidelines for annual equipment inspections available from Engineers and Geoscientists BC Published on: January 23, 2020
- New series of information sheets to help prevent MSIs in forest nurseries Published on: September 09, 2019
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Penalties
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Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2020-09-04 21:45:56