Provincial Ranching Safety Consultant Reg Steward 3281 Widgeon Road, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4X5 Phone: 250-392-5937 Cell: 250-305-6427 [email protected] [email protected]
AgSafe (formerly FARSHA) is the educational leader for the food and farming industries in supporting their commitment to a healthy and safe workforce and a sustainable wholesome food supply. Our vision is to be the one-stop resource providing safety, health, human resources and food safety solutions for the food and farming industries. AgSafe provides training and resources including:
Visit the AgSafe website for more information and resources.
AgSafe also has a reference library with conference proceedings, research papers, periodicals such as the Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, and other materials that may be of use to farm safety specialists, consultants, or researchers. These materials are not available for loan, but may be reviewed by appointment at the AgSafe office in Langley, British Columbia.
AgSafe also has a number of resources available specifically for ranches with links to download below.
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Worker Safety for B.C. Ranches
B.C. Ranchers' Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteers on B.C. Ranches: Frequently Asked Questions
Field Guide to Ranching Safety Flip Book
Health & Safety Manual for Small & Medium sized ranches
Ranch Health & Safety Forms and Checklists
OH&S Due Diligence Checklist
FARSHA Small Employer Gap Analysis
Cattle Handling Competency Checklist
Tractor Safety Practical Evaluation Form
Chainsaw Safety Poster
Hantavirus Exposure Control Program
AgSafe has divided British Columbia into seven regions and assigned responsibility for each region to a Regional Safety Consultants (RSC). There are also two consultants with province-wide responsibilities: a Provincial Ranching Safety Consultants, and a Provincial Vineyards and Orchards Safety Coordinator. The Senior Health and Safety Consultants, based at the Langley office, provides additional services in the Fraser Valley, and is fluent in both English and Punjabi. The Consultants are all available to:
AgSafe Suite #311, 9440 - 202 Street, Langley, BC Canada V1M 4A6 Toll Free: 1-877-533-1789 Phone: (604) 881-6078 Fax: (604) 881-6079 Email: [email protected]