Did you know that the agriculture industry is one of the most dangerous in Canada today? The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services both work to ensure that farmers and farm employees alike have the information and resources to ensure safe work on farms. Do you have unanswered questions regarding farm safety in Ontario? This page is here to help you find resources and learn how to improve your farm safety.  If you have more questions or would like information about Farm Safety in Ontario, contact ACUTE today!

Farm Safety Ontario

There are many potential dangers on farms that can cost you and your business. Children are especially vulnerable to farm dangers. There are resources available that can help you ensure their safety.

Helpful resources for families:


Canadian Agricultural Safety Association  (CASA)

Vision: A Canada where no one is hurt farming

Mission: To make agriculture a safe and healthy environment in which to work and live by helping producers and community partners to recognize and manage risk.

In an average year, Canada mourns the loss of over 100 adults and children due to agricultural fatalities. The agriculture sector is one of the most hazardous in Canada.  

Producer groups, non-profits, government bodies, industries, and researchers formed what is now the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) in 1993 to respond to health and safety issues in agriculture.

As a national non-profit organization, CASA encourages farm safety. They work with partners in government, business, and farming organizations across the country to support initiatives that equip producers, their families, and their workers with the information and tools needed to make farms a safe place to live, work, and play.


CASA’s mandate is multifaceted, including:

• Providing financial support to for adaptive technology to injured farmers

• Promoting farm safety education for youth through our support of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program

• Collecting and analyzing Canadian agricultural fatality data

• Promoting machinery safety through CASA’s support of the Technical Committee on Agricultural Safety, a body that reviews and develops agricultural machinery standards in Canada, and through Speak Up for Safer Equipment, an online tool that farmers can use to report equipment-related safety concerns to members of the Technical Committee


• Raising awareness about the need for safety in the agricultural community through Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

• Bringing together safety champions from across the country to network on safety issues via CASA’s annual farm safety conference and AGM

• Developing farm safety tools and resources to help make farms safer, including CASA’s keystone business-risk management tool the Canada FarmSafe Plan, a National Occupational Standard for businesses looking to hire an Agricultural Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, and farm safety training courses

• The BeGrainSafe program, an initiative that will bring grain safety education and training to rural communities.


Agriculture, Horticulture, and Rural Safety Resources

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is now the health and safety provider for the agriculture industry sector. These include: 

• Livestock Farms

• Field Crop, Fruit, and Vegetable Farms

• Tobacco and Mushroom Farms

• Fishing and Miscellaneous Farming

• Poultry Farms and Agricultural Services

• Landscaping and Related Services

WSPS, and other health and safety partners, assist clients to build health and safety into their operations. They offer innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet the unique needs of agriculture operators, including Seguridad Agricola – Agricultural Safety, Training, and Products & Resources.

Learn more about agricultural accidents and agricultural safety.


Rights and Responsibilities of Farmers and Farm Workers

It is important to know what is expected on the farm, both for employers and employees. Here are some links from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services that will help farmers and employees to know their rights and responsibilities, and other helpful resources.


The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development also has many resources that provide general information about safety awareness, as well as resources specific to safety on farms:


ACUTE: Trusted Safety Consultants Ontario

ACUTE’s experienced team members have been serving safety professionals for over 20 years. They’ve done the work and become safety advisors. Trust ACUTE for hands-on, practical training and keep your employees safe in the workplace. ACUTE is dedicated to workplace safety and understands the importance of course and training provider approval. Why get workplace safety training with ACUTE? Here are just some of the benefits of working with ACUTE.

  • Open Door Instructor-Student Partnership – ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff foster relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice anytime moving forward.
  • Serving Your Team and Industry – With a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government sectors, ACUTE brings the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace.
  • 100 Years Combined Experience – ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services, and consulting services. With over 100 years of combined experience, our company staff offer more than theoretical or abstract ideas.  ACUTE offers solutions.
  • Track Record of Success – ACUTE is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, demonstrating a commitment to our clients, quality, and passion for training.

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