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Injury Prevention Resources - Commodities (Producers)

Farming | Ranching | Commodities (Producers) | Greenhouses and Nurseries | Orchards and Vineyards | General Safety

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the agriculture industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

General Information about Avian Influenza

The following information has been compiled in order to assist workers who may work in areas where there could be an outbreak of avian influenza.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
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Preventing Deaths of Farm Workers in Manure Pits

"This Alert describes seven deaths from asphyxiation (suffocation) that occurred during two incidents involving entry into manure pits. The recommendations included in this Alert should be followed by all farm owners and operators who have manure pits on their property."
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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Manure Gas Dangers

"Since the increased use of manure storage facilities in agriculture there have been numerous instances where a farmer, family member, or employee has asphyxiated or succumbed to toxic gases from the storage."
Source: Farm Safety Association, Ontario
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Suffocation Hazards in Flat Storage Buildings and Tanks

"The purpose of this Hazard Information Bulletin is to heighten awareness of the existence of a serious engulfment (suffocation) hazard in grain handling facilities."
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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BK-10 Stretches and Postures at Work

"This small (shirt-pocket sized) booklet is filled with illustrated descriptions of simple stretching exercises to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury." Available in English, Punjabi and Spanish.
Source: FARSHA (Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association)
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BK-29 BC Pork Producers Safety Guide

"This booklet addresses the issues commonly found in hog-raising operations."
Source: FARSHA (Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association)
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