Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Farming is a cherished way of life for more than 346,000 Canadians. It is also a profession with one of the highest risks of on-the-job injury and death. Each year, an average of 115 people are killed and another 1,500 are seriously injured by farm-related accidents in Canada. Countless minor injuries are never reported. Working […] Read more

Farmers and ranchers aged 60 years or older account for a disproportionate number of farm injuries and fatalities in Canada, according to a recent study by the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. The CAISP study indicated that 35 percent of all work-related farm fatalities and 24 percent of farm injuries resulting in hospitalization involve farmers […] Read more

That dull, ringing sensation in your ears after a long day on the tractor is an indication that you have exceeded a sound level that can be comfortably tolerated. It could be the first sign of hearing loss. Ringing in the ears is typically accompanied by a slight loss of hearing. While overnight rest will […] Read more