Older Tractor
The use of a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) on tractors is just one safe practices initiative that has improved worker safety over the years.
Prior to 1993 British Columbia’s agricultural employers and workers had few safety resources and little direction about how to run their operations safely. As a result AgSafe, formerly known as FARSHA, was formed to coordinate and direct activities related to health and safety in the agriculture industry.
Today, AgSafe is the non-profit health and safety association for agricultural producers in B.C. providing site-specific consultation and on-site safety education, as well as online workplace safety resources and materials. Through their services and resources, the organization has helped to reduce the agricultural worker injury rate by more than 50% over the past twenty-five years.
AgSafe’s team of safety consultants and advisors provide workplace safety education and consultation to over 5,128 agriculture producers and associated industries in all regions of the province. To learn more visit www.AgSafeBC.ca.