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By Cathy Gibson

Health and safety issues for women in agriculture

Mar 17, 2022 | 12:47 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB — Safety may be an afterthought when women work on a farm, but AgSafe Alberta is trying to educate people on the potential risks.

AgSafe Alberta is the health and safety association for agricultural producers in Alberta.

The agency says pesticides and other chemical exposures, zoonotic diseases, and even heavy lifting can present potential harm to women, especially during child-bearing years.

AgSafe Alberta is raising awareness about pregnancy and fertility concerns by providing training for farmers on how to identify unique exposures and risks associated with farm tasks.

The training involves identifying at least four reproductive health and safety issues for women, and locating evidence-based resources in the field of agricultural health.

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It also teaches people how to develop a hazard map of work exposures, and how to select appropriate personal protective equipment for farm tasks to reduce or eliminate risks and exposures.

For more information on farm safety, visit AgSafe Alberta.

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