https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Regardless of whether the injured individual is an employee, family member, visitor, contractor or a member of the general public, if they sustain a critical injury at your workplace, it is essential to report the injury to the Ministry of Labour. Regardless of whether the injured individual is an employee, family member, visitor, contractor or a member of the general public, if they sustain a critical injury at your workplace, it is essential to report the injury to the Ministry of Labour.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63334 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63334-how-to-handle-critical-and-non-critical-injuries-on-the-farm cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Loading cows onto a trailer can be a challenging and stressful task, often requiring careful attention to the conditions, location and equipment being used. Every farm setup is different, and loading areas may vary. Loading cows onto a trailer can be a challenging and stressful task, often requiring careful attention to the conditions, location and equipment being used. Every farm setup is different, and loading areas may vary.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63213 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63213-loading-cows-onto-a-trailer-safely cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Operating motorized equipment is essential for many day-to-day tasks on the farm, but it also presents significant hazards. Common hazards include the potential for collisions with pedestrians, other equipment or objects, as well as injuries from moving parts. Operating motorized equipment is essential for many day-to-day tasks on the farm, but it also presents significant hazards. Common hazards include the potential for collisions with pedestrians, other equipment or objects, as well as injuries from moving parts.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63036 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63036-operating-motorized-equipment-and-pedestrian-safety cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), every workplace is required to implement a workplace violence and harassment prevention program. This program must adhere to the guidelines outlined in Part III.0.1 of the act, specifically designed to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace. The program must include a clear policy, procedural guidelines, reporting forms and comprehensive training. Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), every workplace is required to implement a workplace violence and harassment prevention program. This program must adhere to the guidelines outlined in Part III.0.1 of the act, specifically designed to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace. The program must include a clear policy, procedural guidelines, reporting forms and comprehensive training.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62845 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62845-workplace-violence-harassment-and-bullying-prevention-in-ontario cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Let’s challenge ourselves to rethink how we approach safety on the farm this year. Do you have a dairy farm safety program in place? Is it written down? Do you have regular conversations with your crew about safety? Are your employees getting formal training? Do you make safety a top priority every day? Let’s challenge ourselves to rethink how we approach safety on the farm this year. Do you have a dairy farm safety program in place? Is it written down? Do you have regular conversations with your crew about safety? Are your employees getting formal training? Do you make safety a top priority every day?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62541 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62541-new-year-new-safety-resolution cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62389 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62389-working-in-winter-weather 62389-decooman-illustration.coreylewis.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62265 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62265-whmis-chemicals-and-compressed-gas-safety cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62018 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62018-how-to-conduct-a-workplace-inspection cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61919 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61919-bunker-silo-safety 61919-decooman-7003-dixon.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61605 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61605-dont-get-caught-prevent-accidents-with-these-pto-safety-best-practices 61605-decooman-illustration.getty.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61450 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61450-manure-pit-safety 61450-decooman-manure-safety.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Jacking and blocking farm equipment are critical steps in ensuring that the worker remains safe and that equipment isn't damaged. Jacking and blocking farm equipment are critical steps in ensuring that the worker remains safe and that equipment isn't damaged.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61131 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61131-the-importance-of-properly-jacking-and-blocking-farm-equipment 61131-decooman-safety.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Slips, trips and falls are common accidents on farms, even more so during the winter months. The combination of cold temperatures, ice, snow and muddy conditions can make the risk of these accidents even higher. Slips, trips and falls are common accidents on farms, even more so during the winter months. The combination of cold temperatures, ice, snow and muddy conditions can make the risk of these accidents even higher. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60986 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60986-preventing-slips-trips-and-falls-on-the-farm-in-the-winter cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Keeping your farm equipment in good condition is a vital part of maintaining a safe operation. Performing regular inspections and routine maintenance ensures your equipment is in safe working condition and can prevent incidents. Employees should not operate any equipment that is not in safe condition. Keeping your farm equipment in good condition is a vital part of maintaining a safe operation. Performing regular inspections and routine maintenance ensures your equipment is in safe working condition and can prevent incidents. Employees should not operate any equipment that is not in safe condition. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60846 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60846-maintenance-tips-to-keep-equipment-running-properly cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Due to the physical nature of farming, it is important to be aware of situations that may cause strains and/or sprains. Sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments or tendons may not seem serious when symptoms first appear. They can start with minor discomfort and may go away after a day or two. But as you continue to complete the same activity, the symptoms may return. Due to the physical nature of farming, it is important to be aware of situations that may cause strains and/or sprains. Sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments or tendons may not seem serious when symptoms first appear. They can start with minor discomfort and may go away after a day or two. But as you continue to complete the same activity, the symptoms may return.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60685 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60685-preventing-sprains-and-strains-on-the-farm 60685-decooman-getty.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com PTO shafts are a great way to transfer mechanical power between tractors and other farm equipment. However, PTO shafts are also the leading cause of entanglement fatalities, which accounts for 30% of agricultural fatalities in Canada. There were 14 deaths caused directly by PTO shafts from 1998-2008 in Canada. PTO shafts are a great way to transfer mechanical power between tractors and other farm equipment. However, PTO shafts are also the leading cause of entanglement fatalities, which accounts for 30% of agricultural fatalities in Canada. There were 14 deaths caused directly by PTO shafts from 1998-2008 in Canada.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60107 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60107-are-your-pto-safety-protocols-good-enough 60107-decooman-wraparound.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com The key to good training is to first determine what type of training each position requires. A herdsperson will not need the same type of training as a manager. The key to good training is to first determine what type of training each position requires. A herdsperson will not need the same type of training as a manager.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59859 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59859-effective-employee-training Office_computer_-_Dixon.jpeg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com With children home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and now with summer approaching, there have been many opportunities to show your children more about working on the farm. With children home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and now with summer approaching, there have been many opportunities to show your children more about working on the farm.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59690 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59690-best-practices-children-working-on-the-farm Dairy_overview_-_Getty.jpeg This is a very large modern Wisconsin dairy operation which houses thousands of cows. In the foreground is a fall corn field with a line of trees. The farm is surrounded with late season hay, middle right are two manure pits. The buildings include four barns connected to a green roof milking parlor. The background includes additional, buildings, fields and trees which meet a hazy horizon. A number of tractors, vehicles and implements are throughout the image. Shot from the open window of a small airplane....http://www.banksphotos.com/LightboxBanners/AgFarming.jpg...http://www.banksphotos.com/LightboxBanners/Aerial.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) mandates that every workplace have a health and safety communication board which includes mandatory components, based on the number of employees within the employer's operation. In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) mandates that every workplace have a health and safety communication board which includes mandatory components, based on the number of employees within the employer's operation. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59332 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59332-health-and-safety-communication-board-regulations Business_tech_2_-_Getty.jpeg Shot of a farmer using a digital tablet on his farm cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Whatever reason the contractor or subcontractor is working on your dairy, you must understand your responsibilities as they pertain to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. Whatever reason the contractor or subcontractor is working on your dairy, you must understand your responsibilities as they pertain to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59089 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59089-contractor-safety-on-your-dairy cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Fire is your farm’s enemy, one that can change your life and the lives of your family and employees in a flash. It is crucial to know what the hazards are on your farm, how to prevent fires and what to do in the event of a fire. Fire is your farm’s enemy, one that can change your life and the lives of your family and employees in a flash. It is crucial to know what the hazards are on your farm, how to prevent fires and what to do in the event of a fire.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58831 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:51:35 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58831-the-importance-of-fire-drills-on-the-farm cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Respirators are an important piece of personal protective equipment on the farm. It is essential that respirators are properly used, maintained and stored so that they will be in peak condition when they are required. Respirators are an important piece of personal protective equipment on the farm. It is essential that respirators are properly used, maintained and stored so that they will be in peak condition when they are required.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58709 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58709-maintaining-and-storing-respiratory-equipment cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Every farmer from time to time gets their tractor or farm equipment stuck in the mud. Although it may seem inevitable, there are ways to avoid getting stuck; however, once stuck in the mud it is important to get unstuck in the safest possible way to minimize the risk of an injury or damaging the equipment. Every farmer from time to time gets their tractor or farm equipment stuck in the mud. Although it may seem inevitable, there are ways to avoid getting stuck; however, once stuck in the mud it is important to get unstuck in the safest possible way to minimize the risk of an injury or damaging the equipment.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58559 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58559-extracting-stuck-tractors-and-farm-equipment-safely Silage_piling_-_Jaynes.jpeg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com The most common injury caused by pressure washers are lacerations, followed by bruises, punctures and eye injuries. The most common injury caused by pressure washers are lacerations, followed by bruises, punctures and eye injuries.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58447 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58447-prioritize-safety-when-using-pressure-washers cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Farm equipment, and motorized vehicles in general, are dangerous. It is important that not only the driver is diligent in operating the equipment safely, but that all pedestrians near the vehicle are also aware of the dangers and act accordingly. Farm equipment, and motorized vehicles in general, are dangerous. It is important that not only the driver is diligent in operating the equipment safely, but that all pedestrians near the vehicle are also aware of the dangers and act accordingly.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58239 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58239-motorized-equipment-safety-on-and-off-the-farm cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Fires on farms are very dangerous and scary situations. The best course of action is taking steps to prevent any fires before they start. Fires on farms are very dangerous and scary situations. The best course of action is taking steps to prevent any fires before they start.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58040 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58040-preventing-hay-fires-on-your-farm ca-fr-social-10.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com While employing foreign workers is a great solution, we must not forget about the importance of safety with this group of employees. While employing foreign workers is a great solution, we must not forget about the importance of safety with this group of employees.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57879 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57879-7-essential-steps-for-foreign-worker-safety cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Canada is known for its intense winters, but we also have several weeks each year of intense, very humid summer heat. It is important that during these times you protect yourself from the penetrating sun and watch out for symptoms of heat-related illnesses before it becomes a serious health concern. Canada is known for its intense winters, but we also have several weeks each year of intense, very humid summer heat. It is important that during these times you protect yourself from the penetrating sun and watch out for symptoms of heat-related illnesses before it becomes a serious health concern.  

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57684 Wed, 31 May 2023 13:46:54 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57684-beat-the-heat-essential-tips-for-working-outdoors-this-summer cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com One of the best things you can do to prevent injuries on your farm is to conduct preventative maintenance and ensure everything is it in good working order. One of the best things you can do to prevent injuries on your farm is to conduct preventative maintenance and ensure everything is it in good working order.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57460 Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57460-preventative-maintenance-on-equipment-buildings-improves-farm-safety 57460-decooman-maint.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Whether you are new to needling cattle or a seasoned pro, the risk of injury or side effects from mishaps that may occur while performing this task are always present. Whether you are new to needling cattle or a seasoned pro, the risk of injury or side effects from mishaps that may occur while performing this task are always present. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57363 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57363-injury-prevention-when-administering-medicines-and-vaccines 56936-Pratt-Ideal-Needles.jpg