Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 15–21, 2026 as Agricultural Safety Week, joining a national campaign that asks farmers, farm workers and rural communities to make safety a daily practice ahead of… …
Agriculture
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Farm labour contractor drops WorkSafeBC penalty appeal after key witness falls through
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Women migrant workers report injuries, unsafe conditions and barriers to medical care: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face significant workplace safety hazards, including injuries from repetitive tasks, exposure to extreme weather conditions and inadequate access to… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Mississauga, Ont., poultry processor fined $50,000 after worker injured by falling pallet
A Mississauga poultry processing facility has been fined $50,000 after a worker was injured when a pallet fell from an improperly secured racking system during routine material handling operations. AM… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Farm equipment dealer in Red Deer, Alta., fined $108,000 for worker safety violation
A Red Deer-area farm equipment dealership has been ordered to pay $108,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety charge related to a serious injury incident. George’s Farm Centre pleaded… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Highline Produce fined $115,000 after mushroom worker critically injured in Kingsville, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Leamington-based mushroom producer has been fined $115,000 after a worker was critically injured at its Kingsville facility, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said. The incident… …



