Province offers grant support for agriculture health and safety program
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EDMONTON — The Alberta government has thrown grant money behind its new farm and ranch safety program, to help eligible agriculture employers comply with new occupational health and safety requirements.
The Occupational Health and Safety Code will apply to farms and ranches that employ waged, non-family workers, as of December 1, 2018.
It was announced on Monday, (Oct 15), that up to $6-million is available through the grant program during the next three years (until March of 2021), to offset some of the costs incurred in complying with new regulations.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Oneil Carlier, says the Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant Program is just one way our government continues to support producers and ensure safe and healthy workplaces across the province.”
“Together with industry, we can continue to promote and deliver programs that support sustainable growth in the sector and foster a culture of safety on the farm.”
The grant will cover up to 50-per cent of eligible safety expenses, to a maximum of $5,000 per year or $10,000 over the lfe of the program, for each eligible applicant. Also, safety expenses incurrred as far back at January 1, 2018, will be eligible.
Eligible expenses (with receipts) include the following:
— First aid kits, fire extinguishers and warning signage.
— Respirators, eye and hearing protection.
— Health and safety programs, courses, education and training.
— Seatbelt installation, warning lights and auger guards to improve equipment safety.
