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With agricultural expertise to help keep farmers, their families, and their workers safe, Farm Safety Roundup is a podcast series focused on important conversations with the team of ag specialists at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.

  1. FEB 4

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 17: How loud is too loud? with Scott McLachlin

    Noise is an unavoidable part of everyday life on the farm, but it’s also a hazard that can permanently damage hearing, increase safety risks, and impact overall quality of life. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney sits down with Scott McLachlin, specialized consultant and occupational hygienist with Workplace Safety &... Read More

    13 min

  2. 11/26/2025

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 16: A grain handling safety blitz!

    Grain handling is essential—but hazardous—work. On this episode of Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney digs into grain safety blitzes with Bruce Christianson of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Jay Remsik of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). Together, they break down what these inspections mean for federally regulated grain operations and how... Read More

    11 min

  3. 09/17/2025

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 15: Road safety at harvest with Kristin Hoffman

    As combines roll and grain carts hit the roads this harvest, rural highways and concession roads become some of the most dangerous places in the country. In fact, 70 percent of speeding-related fatalities happen on rural roads, and farm machinery is nearly five times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision than other... Read More

    16 min

  4. 05/28/2025

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 14: Planning and awareness of large animal handling with Chad Roberts

    Large animal handling remains one of the most hazardous aspects of livestock farming, with unpredictable animal behaviour, high-stress situations, and physical strength creating the potential for serious injuries. From vaccinations to transport, planning and preparation are critical for protecting both animals and handlers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney speaks with... Read More

    14 min

  5. 03/26/2025

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 13: Staying grounded amid upheaval with Nicole Sherman

    In the latest episode of Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Nicole Sherman, health and safety consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), for a timely discussion on staying grounded in an increasingly unpredictable farming environment. With tariffs, volatile markets, and planting season looming, stress levels are high — and that... Read More

    17 min

  6. 01/28/2025

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 12: Material handling with Kristin Hoffman

    The latest episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, hosted by Shaun Haney, dives into the risks and precautions associated with material handling on farms. Joined by Kristin Hoffman, a Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the episode underscores the importance of proactive safety measures to prevent injuries. "Unfortunately, agriculture... Read More

    16 min

  7. 11/19/2024

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 11: Grain entrapment prevention and rescue

    In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ryan Dick, Health and Safety Consultant from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, to discuss a critical topic: grain entrapment. This hidden hazard is ever-present in the grain industry and poses a high risk to anyone working in or around grain bins.... Read More

    16 min

  8. 09/18/2024

    Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 10: Farm Safety 101 with Jay Remsik

    The Farm Safety Roundup returns with more advice on how to keep you, your farm, and your workers safe. In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Jay Remsik, a health and safety consultant from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). With harvest season in full swing across Canada, safety is critical as farms... Read More

    14 min
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With agricultural expertise to help keep farmers, their families, and their workers safe, Farm Safety Roundup is a podcast series focused on important conversations with the team of ag specialists at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.

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