Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about how fatigue can affect the health and safety of all workers on farm. Factors that affect fatigue may include long hours, lack of sleep, stress, or underlying medical conditions. Join us for the discussion on fatigue and take away some hints and tips from other farms on … Continued
Atlantic Open Farm Day will take place on September 19, 2021 in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. Due to COVID-19, farm experiences may look different than previous years. Please follow all guidelines set out by host farms. The event will take place online and in person. This year's hybrid event will … Continued
Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about how fatigue can affect the health and safety of all workers on farm. Factors that affect fatigue may include long hours, lack of sleep, stress, or underlying medical conditions. Join us for the discussion on fatigue and take away some hints and tips from other farms on … Continued
The goal of this course is to ensure students know why it is important to have a fall protection procedure in place. This course engages students with a mix of instructor presentations, class discussion and practical demonstrations using fall arrest equipment. COURSE OUTLINE Falling Hazards from Heights Internal Responsibility System Regulatory Requirements CSA Standards Equipment – … Continued
Employers are required under the Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act to provide training to all persons operating forklift equipment. This course focuses on safe practices and procedures for operating forklifts. It is a comprehensive classroom program suitable for both experienced and novice operators. During the training participants will be instructed on the proper … Continued
Join us as we welcome Nicole Burkhard, Business Development Officer with NSDA. Click here to register.
Cape Breton/Richmond Federation of Agriculture will be hosting their annual meeting on October 14th, beginning at 7pm. Location: Exhibition Grounds 105 Regent Street North Sydney.
Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about how to prepare for an emergency on the farm. We will explore the need for trained first aiders, how many trained first aiders are required on farm. Fire extinguishers, and where to place them, creating maps of the farm to identify fire hazards and where emergency equipment … Continued
This is an opportunity for children from ages 6 to 13 to learn about the hazards on the farm and what they can do to stay safe. This interactive meeting is great for those that visit, work or live on farms. Children will visit virtual safety stations where they will learn in fun, interactive ways. … Continued
The goal of this course is to ensure students know why it is important to have a fall protection procedure in place. This course engages students with a mix of instructor presentations, class discussion and practical demonstrations using fall arrest equipment. COURSE OUTLINE Falling Hazards from Heights Internal Responsibility System Regulatory Requirements CSA Standards Equipment – … Continued