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Federally regulated farms follow Canada Labour Code Part II; provincial farms must meet provincial OHS rules. At minimum: SMV emblems on slow-moving vehicles, ROPS and seatbelts on tractors built after 1985, lockout-tagout for serviced equipment, and appropriate PPE for chemical handling.
Fire extinguishers annually, fall-arrest harnesses every 12 months (or after any fall), respirators before each use, and grain bin safety equipment (life lines, retrieval gear) before every entry. Keep a written log — insurers ask to see it after any claim.
Yes — FCC and several provincial programs cost-share ROPS retrofits, grain bin safety packages, and confined-space gear. Most farm insurers also offer 5–15% premium discounts for documented safety programs. Ask before renewal, not after.
At minimum: a CSA-rated respirator (N95 for dry products, P100 cartridge for liquids and solvents), chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile for most), splash goggles or face shield, coveralls, and rubber boots. The product label is the legal minimum — follow it exactly.
Never enter a bin while unloading equipment is running. Use a body harness with a retrieval line for any entry, post two spotters topside, and lock out all unloading PTOs before opening. Bin entrapment kills more Canadian farmers than tractor rollovers — treat it accordingly.
