Nov 1, 2012 | Campaigns, Home & Community Safety, National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, Vehicle & Road Safety, Workplace Safety
Training Makes Communities Safer November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, and this year’s campaign promotes safety training. Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council, urges communities across Canada to make safety courses an integral...
Mar 14, 2012 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety
Children on the Farm II Farming is one of Canada’s most dangerous industries, and children are often present in this workplace – one that exposes them to machinery, chemicals, livestock and other hazards. Too often, children have access to the entire farm and view it...
May 17, 2011 | News, Older, Workplace Safety
News By The Year2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 As a student, having a summer job is a great way to gain early work experience and get a head start on your career. However, if your focus is exclusively on learning new job skills and making a...
Mar 14, 2011 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety, Youth Safety
Children on the Farm Farming is a way of life for many Canadian families. It is also one of the most dangerous industries in Canada. Too often, both children and parents consider the entire farm a play space. Farm children live in a workplace – one that exposes them...
Mar 14, 2010 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety
Be SAFE – Plan Ahead Farming is one of the most dangerous industries in Canada. Pre-planning can prevent potential accidents and fatalities from happening. Safety is sometimes compromised in the farming industry because of repetition of tasks performed each day....
Mar 14, 2009 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety
Farming is a way of life for many Canadian families. It is vital that a safety program is in place to protect you, your family, and your employees from injury or fatality. Each year, there are over 100 fatalities and at least 1,500 are hospitalized, from farm-related...
May 1, 2008 | Campaigns, National Summer Safety Week, Workplace Safety
2019 Campaign DatesNational Farm Safety Week (March 14-20) National Summer Safety Week (May 1-7) National Road Safety Week (May 14-20) National School Safety Week (October 17-23) National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month (November) National Senior Safety...
Mar 14, 2008 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety
Individuals who work in the farm industry have an increased risk of back injury, sprain and strain because of the demands imposed on them in their work environment. Back injuries can be avoided by improving physical condition, keeping a good posture and maintaining a...
Mar 14, 2007 | Campaigns, National Farm Safety Week, Workplace Safety
Farming is an integral part of Canadian life. However, farming remains one of the most hazardous occupations. Accidental death and injury bring devastating loss and suffering to rural families and their communities. Join the Canada Safety Council March 14-20, 2007 to...