The Alberta Provincial Government announced October 15, 2018 that a Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant Program has been developed to assist farmers with the costs of implementing the new Alberta OH&S Farming Legislation.
Here is everything you need to know about the new Alberta Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant Program
Grant Details:
- The Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant offers financial assistance to eligible farmers that have waged, non-family workers and a WCB account
- Applicants can now apply for the grant that will pay up to 50% of the cost of eligible expenses up to $5,000 per year or $10,000 over the life of the program per applicant
- The program helps farmers comply with the OH&S code that will take effect on December 1, 2018.
- The grant is available October 15, 2018 and runs until March 2021
Expenses that are eligible for 50% coverage include:Tuition, Course Fees, and Materials
| First Aid Training, Fall Protection Training, Confined Spaces Training, WHIMIS Training, Forklift Training, Heavy Equipment Training, Health and Safety Basics Training, Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee, Health and Safety Representatives, Workplace Harassment and Violence Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Courses |
| Fall Protection Equipment | Harnesses, Lanyards, Shock Absorber, Positioning Device, Connecting Components that Satisfy the Requirements in OH&S Code |
| Respirators | Disposable Respiratory Protective Equipment, Half Mask Respirator, Full Face Respirator, Filters, Cartridges |
| Eye Safety | Emergency Eye Wash Equipment, Emergency Baths or Showers |
| Fire Protection | Fire Extinguishers, Bonding and Grounding Equipment |
| First Aid | First Aid Kits |
| Welding Safety | Flashback Arrestor, Backflow Prevention Devices, Welding Helmet, Goggles or Screens |
| Guarding for Existing Equipment | PTO Guards, Powered Saw Guards, Angle Grinder Guards, Auger Guards, Guards for Rotating Parts on Machinery, Rollover Protection Systems, Falling Object Protection Systems, Seat Belt Installation, Warning Lights |
| Noise Exposure | Hearing Protection Ear Plugs, Hearing Protection Ear Muffs |
| Eye Protection | Safety Glasses, Safety Goggles, Face Shield |
| Personal Protective Clothing | Fire Resistant Clothing & Coveralls, Chemical & Biological Resistant Coveralls or Apron, Safety Boots, High Viability Vests |
| Warning Signage | Not Limited to: Confined Space Entry, Overhead Power Lines, Do Not Enter, Chemical Storage Area, No Smoking, First Aid Kit & Fire Extinguisher, Hearing & Eye Protection Required |
Northern Strands' Bin Protection System is eligible for 50% off using this grant. Northern Strands also offers various safety training courses that are covered by the Alberta Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant.
Northern Strands Bin Safe System Information: https://www.northernstrands.com/grain-bin-fall-protection.aspx
Northern Strands Training Division: https://www.northernstrands.com/training.aspx
Grant FAQ: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/all/pgmsrv482/$file/FarmSafetyFrequentlyAskedQuestions.pdf?OpenElement
Grant Application Form: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/all/pgmsrv482/$file/FarmSafetyApplicationForm-Fillable.pdf?OpenElement
Grant Funding List: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/all/pgmsrv482/$file/FarmSafetyFundingList.pdf?OpenElement
Grant Terms & Conditions: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/all/pgmsrv482/$file/FarmSafetyTermsandConditions.pdf?OpenElement
Call, Text, or Email our Bin Safety Fall Protection Representative
Martin Toews
Email: farmsafety@northernstrands.com
Cell Phone: 306-441-6845
