COVID-19: What’s new
- Public health orders (updated Feb. 5): Sports and recreation, gyms and fitness centres, accommodation, faith-based organizations, performing arts, movie theatres, retail and vending markets, party buses and limousines, mandatory masks, worker health checks, reviewing and updating your COVID-19 safety plan, more info.
- New and updated information: COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace, COVID-19 FAQs: Safety in vehicles
COVID-19: Information and resources
Protocols for Phase 2 and 3 industries, Protocols for Phase 1 industries, General health and safety, COVID-19 Safety Plan template, OHS guideline G3.3 (COVID-19 Safety Plan), and more resources; Claims, Insurance
Bill 23
Overview of changes in effect Jan. 1, 2021, Consultation on permanent partial disability benefits, Consultation on retirement age determinations, Summary of provisions, Historical reports, Board of Directors’ decision on the consequential amendments, Board of Directors' decision on permanent partial disability benefits, Board of Directors' decision on retirement age determinations
Online services outage (Feb. 27)
Due to maintenance on our claims management system, some of our online services will not be available on Saturday, February 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tractors & PTOs
Tractors and power take-off units (PTOs) present a number of risks to workers, including rollovers, collisions, and getting caught in the moving parts of machinery.
See our resources for information on the safe operation of tractors and PTOs.
Resources
Working Safely With Tractors: Frequently Asked Questions
The agriculture industry can be a hazardous workplace for young and seasoned workers alike. In the interests of protecting you, your workers, and your family members from injury, this resource offers answers...
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Equipment and Machine Safety Checklist
Use this safety checklist to prevent injuries while operating or maintaining farming and ranching equipment.
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Tractor Rollovers
Every year farmers are crushed, maimed, and killed in tractor rollovers. This video illustrates the importance of using rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seatbelts when operating tractors. It doesn't...
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4-H Working Safely Around Tractors
Knowing how to live, play, and work safely around farm equipment is essential to life on the farm. This video highlights the hazards associated with working around machinery, and demonstrates how to...