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Recommendations to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development : enhanced farm safety education and training

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The Farm Safety Advisory Council was established in March 2011 to provide advice and industry input to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to help guide continuous improvement and... More ≫

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The Farm Safety Advisory Council was established in March 2011 to provide advice and industry input to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to help guide continuous improvement and ongoing implementation of farm-related health and safety initiatives. This report contains a set of recommendations made by the Council in four areas it considered the highest priority for immediate action: strategic, province-wide coordination and awareness of farm safety hazards; enhanced education, training resources and certification; enhanced farm related policies and guidelines that include farm safety considerations; and foreign farm workers in Alberta.

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