When people hear the term personal protective equipment, or PPE, they often think of hardhats, steel-toed work boots and safety goggles. However, PPE can include anything that reduces exposure to a hazard. Even clean coveralls, work gloves and well laundered clothing can be categorized as PPE because they can limit a worker’s exposure to chemicals […] Read more
Stories by Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
Recognize, evaluate and manage risk
Farms and ranches are dangerous places to work. They will never be totally risk or hazard-free work environments, but steps can be taken to reduce many of the hazards that exist. Farm safety is not an act of fate, said Marcel Hacault, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. Most farm-related incidents are the […] Read more
