Fact

Safe Saskatchewan realizes that a major impediment to moving Saskatchewan farm safety culture forward is the fact that farmers are forced to compete with the clock. In fact, agriculture is the fourth most dangerous industry in Canada and half of all machine-related injuries happen between the months of August and October.

For up to date facts and figures, check out the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA).

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