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Articles by Cheryl DeCooman

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Working in winter weather

Maintaining adequate lighting, clearing snow and ice from walkways, wearing appropriate footwear and ensuring your vehicle is winter-ready can improve safety when temperatures drop.
November 4, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Winter weather brings cold temperatures and severe conditions that create various workplace hazards. While snow and ice are inevitable, injuries are not. Being proactive with a comprehensive winter safety plan is essential to ensure the safety of all workers.


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Considérations relatives à la sécurité hivernale pour la conduite et le travail par temps froid et neigeux

Restez en sécurité cet hiver en préparant vos véhicules, votre équipement agricole et vos employés au froid et aux conditions météorologiques défavorables grâce à ces conseils.
November 1, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Nous savons tous que le temps au Canada peut se montrer particulièrement imprévisible. En l’espace d’une seule journée, il n’est pas rare de passer de fortes chutes de neige à de la pluie, pour finalement voir réapparaître le soleil. Les conditions hivernales, marquées par le froid, la glace et la neige, comportent des risques supplémentaires dans l’exécution de vos tâches quotidiennes au travail. 


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WHMIS, chemicals and compressed gas safety

Exercise caution when working around chemicals, compressed gas and other hazardous substances to avoid fires, explosions, burns and more.
October 21, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

At the workplace, team members often engage with potentially hazardous products. Exposure to these materials can lead to injuries or diseases, depending on the type of hazard present and the specific work conditions.


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How to conduct a workplace inspection

Prepare for successful inspections by understanding requirements, being thorough, consulting with employees for their input and creating an action plan.
September 11, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Workplace inspections are a legal requirement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Inspections are crucial for thoroughly evaluating all aspects of the workplace, including equipment, processes, materials, buildings and procedures.


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Soyez prêt à faire face aux urgences médicales à la ferme

Une trousse de premiers soins complète, des personnes formées en secourisme et en RCR et un défibrillateur peuvent influencer positivement l’issue d’une urgence médicale.
August 8, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Une ferme peut être un endroit dangereux. La machinerie lourde, les animaux, le terrain accidenté et les conditions météorologiques changeantes représentent plusieurs facteurs de risque qui peuvent venir bouleverser une journée déjà longue et ardue. De plus, la plupart sont situées dans des zones reculées et isolées des services d’urgence. 


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Bunker silo safety

Inspecting the bunker silo prior to filling it, restricting access to the area and employee training are some of the precautions that can improve safety when filling the bunker silo.
July 31, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

To mitigate bunker silo hazards, it is crucial to ensure safety protocols are in place when filling, covering and removing silage, as well as when handling gases and performing other tasks around the bunker silo.


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Electrical safety tips for dairy farms

Untrained personnel should not attempt to repair or modify electrical systems. Leave that work to qualified electricians.
July 8, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

This article provides an overview on safety practices that can prevent electrical accidents, both inside and outside the barn. We will also discuss specific steps to take if you or a piece of your equipment comes in contact with a live electrical wire. 


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Don’t get caught: Prevent accidents with these PTO safety best practices

Regularly inspecting the PTO to ensure all components are securely in place and fastened, testing the driveline guards and ensuring the master shield is properly positioned are some of the steps that can improve safety.
June 24, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

PTO shafts are a leading cause of entanglement fatalities, accounting for 30% of agricultural deaths in Canada. Ensuring safety when working with PTO-driven equipment is paramount. Regular inspections before, during and after operation are necessary to mitigate risk. The following outlines key safety procedures to follow.


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Sécurité à la ferme : L’importance d’une mise sur cric et d’un blocage corrects du matériel agricole

Principales considérations à prendre en compte pour accroître la sécurité lors des interventions sur les équipements agricoles.
May 15, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

La mise sur cric et le blocage des équipements agricoles sont des étapes essentielles pour garantir la sécurité des travailleurs et éviter d’endommager votre équipement.


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Manure pit safety

Tips provided to improve employee safety around lagoons, including measures to prevent drowning, death caused by manure gases and injury caused by equipment. Signage should be posted to warn people of hazardous areas.
May 13, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

While many of us are experienced with pumping manure from lagoons to fertilize the soil, it's essential to remain vigilant around these dangerous environments. In this article, we will examine the key hazards and safety protocols associated with manure pits and related equipment.


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