Calgary, AB – (January 18, 2010) – Now that country-of-origin labelling (COOL) is a reality, U.S. retailers are leveraging the label requirements to build unique and differentiated store brands using Canadian beef.

Dear Editors and Publishers,

“Personal protective equipment (PPE) only works if you use it!” is the theme of this year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign with a focus on the use, fit and access of personal protective equipment in agriculture. The year-long campaign was launched with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week last March.

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

It’s that time of year again when you fuss and ponder over what to get the farmers on your Christmas list. Stress no more. Give the gift of safety!

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

The most frequent causes of farm-related injuries include the unsafe use of machinery or material-handling practices, followed by fatigue, trying to save time and miscommunication between workers, says the Census of Agriculture 2001. And common sense tells us: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

Organic dust is a silent hazard on farms. It’s easy to ignore – but can cause serious short and long term health problems.

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

The golden grain rushing through an auger to or from a grain bin should represent the rewards of a hard-earned harvest that brought satisfaction and prosperity. Unfortunately, all too often that golden harvest kills farmers.

Grain bins are commonly used to store grains such as corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and sorghum. And every year several Canadian farmers suffocate in those same bins. Those deaths are preventable.

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

Fire, injury, flood, power failure, chemical spill, building collapse, extreme weather – the possible causes of an emergency are endless. Are you prepared? After you dial 911, then what happens?

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

Pesticide spills can harm your health, crops, community, and environment. They can also be difficult and costly to clean up. Here is some advice on spill prevention and how to create a spill kit for your farm.

by Theresa Whalen
CFA Farm Safety Consultant

“PPE only works if you use it!” is this year’s Canadian agricultural safety campaign theme with a focus on the use, fit and access of personal protective equipment (PPE) in agriculture. The yearlong campaign was launched last March with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.

PPE includes eye and face protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, protective creams and lotions, and respiratory protective devices.