Farm Safety

Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms

The farm functions uniquely as both a workplace and a home. For children, the entire farm may be seen as their place to explore and play. It takes time and guidance for them to recognize and understand the risks that surround them. It is not always possible to provide close supervision on the farm.  One solution to this challenge is to provide a designated and well-designed Safe Play Area.

A Safe Play Area physically limits the child’s exposure to hazards on the farm. Under adult supervision the child can safely experience the stimulation that play provides for growth within a safer environment.

Manitoba Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives and Manitoba Labour and Immigration are working together on several farm safety and health activities.  The Safe Play Area grant program is part of Manitoba’s farm and safety campaign.

Safe Play Area Development Grants

Funding to cover expenses up to the first $500.00 is available to help farm owners build a Safe Play Area on their property.

Conditions:

• The Safe Play Area is planned for a family farm.
• There is at least one family member living on the farm born after January 1, 2002.
• The Safe Play Area must feature an enclosure with a child resistant closing mechanism.
• The building design and construction must be consistent with the “Six Steps for Creating a Safe Play Area”, see Appendix A.
• The project is completed and receipts and project photos are submitted for grant payment.

Application Process

1.  Submit your completed application form to:

Manitoba Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors
Farm Safe Play Areas Grants
2096 – 300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB   R3B 3M9
Fax:  (204) 948-2366
Email:  janelle.curtis@gov.mb.ca 

2.  Successful applicants will receive official approval.

3.  Submit a copy of your receipts and photos of your completed Safe Play Area.  Funding will then be sent out to successful applicants.

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