New Safety Protocols

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Question:

What are the new on-farm safety protocols and how do I implement them?

Category: People | Topic: On-farm Safety

Answered On: September 10, 2020

Answer:

The government of Canada’s Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has put together a comprehensive tip sheet summarizing the COVID-19 protocols that should be put in place in the agricultural sector. The tip sheet provides detailed guidelines and practical examples on the following aspects:

  • Isolation period for temporary foreign workers
  • Residence recommendations
  • Worker transport protocol
  • Sanitation
  • Site Management
  • Team Management

Provincial governments in Ontario and Quebec have also released specific health and safety guidelines for producers.

Should you be concerned about your health condition, Health Canada’s COVID-19 self-assessment tool can be found here.

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