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RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS:
SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION: FARM SAFETY
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ABC on the Farm |
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| Manitoba Farm Safety
Program |
English |
Available at:
Manitoba Farm Safety Program
Manitoba Agriculture, Food, and Rural Initiatives |
A volunteer delivered program offered to students to increase
their awareness of hazards on farms. The program was developed
by the University of North Dakota and adapted to meet Manitoba's
needs. Volunteer trainers are not available in all areas of
the province. Training programs are available for those persons
interested in volunteering. |
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Farm Safety and Health |
Gr 2 - 5 |
| Manitoba Farm Safety
Program |
English |
Available at:
Manitoba Farm Safety Program |
Speaking presentations on topics related to farm safety and
health, including risk recognition, statistical reviews, selection,
use and care of personal protective equipment, elements of
safety and health program. |
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The Farm Family's Safety Check List |
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| Manitoba Farm Safety
Program |
English/French |
A checklist to assist farm families in identifying and correcting
safety and healthy hazards that may be present on a farm. |
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Progressive
Agriculture Safety Day |
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| Canadian Agricultural
Safety Association |
English |
A community safe day event consisting of small group presentations
on a variety of regionally focused topics. Presenters follow
an internationally established program to ensure content accuracy.
Applications to host a safety day must be submitted prior
to July 15 of the preceding year for approval. The safety
day coordinator must be trained by the Progressive Agriculture
Foundation (training is free). |
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Tips: Farm Machinery Operators |
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| Operation Lifesaver |
English/French |
Operation Lifesaver and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture
(CFA) remind farm machinery operators to stay alert where
field and farmstead access roads cross train tracks. |
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Childhood Growth and Development |
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| Marshfield Clinic |
English |
This guide provides information for parents to assist them
with a basic understanding of their child's growth and development.
A key to injury prevention is matching a child's development,
supervision, and a task with their developmental capabilities. |
For more information
about
Healthy Schools, please contact:
Healthy Schools
Phone: (204) 788-6679
Email: healthyschools@gov.mb.ca |
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