News & Updates

Oct 31, 2019
2 min

FARMERS: You are not alone

With crops still in the ground and many livestock producers struggling with feed moving into the winter after a record-setting fall storm...

Sep 27, 2019
2 min

FSP TO HOST ITS FIRST LOW-STRESS CATTLE HANDLING WORKSHOP – OPEN TO ALL

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – September 27, 2019 – Cattle farmers, workers and families are welcome to register for the Manitoba Farm Safety Progr...

Aug 22, 2019
3 min

Road safety during harvest

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – August 22, 2019 – As combines and other large farm equipment set out for harvest, motorists and farmers alike must s...

Jul 15, 2019
2 min

What constitutes as a ‘worker’ on your farm in the eyes of the law?

On farms it is not uncommon for a neighbour, family member or friend to come and help out. What many producers do not realize is that

May 10, 2019
3 min

How Manitoba farmers can help control tick-related health risks

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – May 10, 2019 – Cases of Lyme disease resulting from blacklegged tick bites continue to increase in Manitoba, accordi...

Apr 24, 2019
4 min

10 important safety reminders for Manitoba producers: General tips and legal requirements

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – April 24, 2019 – Spring has finally arrived, and in Manitoba that means there is a small window of time for farmers ...

Mar 6, 2019
1 min

Canadian Ag Safety Week is March 10-16

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - March 6, 2019 – Join the Manitoba Farm Safety Program (FSP), in celebrating Canadian Agricultural Safety Week March ...

Nov 2, 2018
1 min

FARM SAFETY CONFERENCE: VALUABLE INFO TO PROTECT FARMERS

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - November 2, 2018 - The Manitoba Farm Safety Program is holding two conferences on the proper fit and use of personal...

Sep 26, 2018
1 min

Fitting Safety into Farming 2018 Conferences

Click here for more information or to register!

Aug 13, 2018
2 min

CREATE SAFE PLAY AREAS FOR CHILDREN ON YOUR FARM

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – AUGUST 13, 2018 - Especially during harvest, there is equipment moving around the farm constantly. Children may perc...

Aug 8, 2018
0 min

Heat Stress

Jul 30, 2018
1 min

MANITOBA FARM SAFETY PROGRAM PRESENTS THE AGRI-SAFETY AWARD AT 'THE SAFETYS' GALA

WINNIPEG, MB - July 30th, 2018 - Last September the first annual "The Safetys" awards gala was held in celebration of individuals and bus...

Jul 27, 2018
1 min

Hearing Protection

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Jul 26, 2018
1 min

Fall Protection - "It Applies to Farming"

Read in full detail here - https://goo.gl/8qhdwz 14.1(1) of the act and regulation

Jul 13, 2018
1 min

ROPS - "It Applies to Farming"

Read in full detail here - https://goo.gl/8qhdwz 22.25(1) of the act and regulation

Jun 19, 2018
2 min

SPRAYER SAFETY ON PUBLIC ROADS

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – June 19, 2018 – On average there are approximately 20 collisions each year in Manitoba involving agricultural equip...

Jun 1, 2018
0 min

Worker Representatives

May 10, 2018
2 min

FARMERS WORK TO GET HEALTHY STRONG YIELDS, AND SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR THEIR BODIES

Paul Gregory, 60, is a farmer and president of Interlake Forage Seeds Ltd in Fisher Branch, Manitoba. He is also an avid ski and running ...

May 3, 2018
0 min

Remember your slow moving vehicle signage

May 2, 2018
2 min

DON’T GET STUCK IN A RUT WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY THIS SPRING

Spring is here, and due to soil conditions, frost boils and sink holes there is the potential for equipment to get stuck during seeding t...