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Farm safety

#AskZevBergman What could be better and safer than living on a farm away from traffic and the hazards associated with urban living? As it turns out, life on a farm isn’t all that safe after all. According to the number of fatalities, agriculture ranks as the third most hazardous occupation in Canada. More than 70 percent of those deaths involved farm machinery. Farm owners and workers can reduce the risk of suffering a serious injury by engaging in a few safety practices. Conduct periodic safety inspections Fire hazards and improperly stored chemicals and other hazardous materials can be discovered by doing an ... Read more