As the seasons change, so do the safety hazards on the farm. Use these free resources to help you navigate hazards on the farm, so each season is a safe one.

Select safety resources by season:

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter / Prepping for Spring

Spring

• How to stay safe around black-legged ticks (article, WSPS)
• Prevent slips, trips and falls in agriculture: 3 steps to staying on your feet (article, WSPS)

Summer

• Farm Safety Roundup - The heat is on: Protecting farm workers from the dangers of heat stress (podcast, WSPS)

Fall

• Get through harvest season safely (article, WSPS) - Harvest season can be a very hectic time. Get tips to help you and your workers get through the busy harvest season with your physical and mental health intact.
• Rural Road Safety (video series, Waterloo Regional Police Service and WSPS) - Traffic incidents can occur in an instant. Watch this collection of Rural Road Safety videos created to keep both equipment operators and drivers safe on the roads. 

Winter / Prepping for Spring

• Prioritizing positive mental health for farmers (article, WSPS) - Learn why farmers should prioritize their mental health alongside their workers’. Get information on maintaining positive mental health and get connected with free support and counselling.
• Farm Safety Roundup - Are you prepared for the unexpected? - Disaster can strike in an instant on the farm, so it’s important to plan for even the most unexpected circumstances. Hear how to prepare for natural and man-made emergencies, the importance of communication and precautions you can take now, to safeguard your people, your animals, your property, and your business.