Farm Safety Centre
265 East 400 South T0K 2S0 Raymond, AB, Canada

This made me chuckle today! Who can relate?!

The Farm Safety Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Jensen to the position of Executive Director effective April 1st, 2021. In this role, Jordan replaces Laura Nelson, who is retiring after dedicating her heart and soul to supporting the Centre through its ups and downs over the last 20 years. Jordan has been with the Centre for 7 years, most recently as Program Manager for the Sustainable Farm Families program. We would like to congratulate Jordan on his new position and wish Laura well in all her future endeavors.

Antibiotics are used to ensure animal welfare by providing care to sick cattle, when appropriate, because it is the humane thing to do. But by the time beef enters the food chain it is all antibiotic free. #AllfortheBeef http://ow.ly/OLbL30o7Vj8

There are certain places where COVID-19 spreads more easily: 1 Crowded places 2 Close-contact settings 3 Confined and enclosed spaces... Avoid the 3 Cs.

DYK? In general, you move about 1 ton of snow in 15 minutes of shovelling. Get the scoop on shovelling safely and properly. https://www.ccohs.ca/oshans/ergonomics/snow_shovelling.html

There were over 9,000 rink-related injuries from 2013 to 2014 in Alberta. 10% were head injuries. Let's put a lid on head injuries. https://injurypreventioncentre.ca//IPC_Ice_Sport_Helmet_Fi

Deadline approaching for MELT Program Farmers and farm workers have until November 30, 2020 to apply for an extension to comply with the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) Program, and until March 1, 2021 to pass the MELT knowledge and road tests.https://www.alberta.ca/mandatory-entry-level-training-for-c

Learn more about Health Advisory Councils! Two Council Chairs share their stories about how they became interested in Health Advisory Councils, and AHS President and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu talks about the value of Councils.

How do I get a flu shot? Children 6 months to under 5 years and their families can book appointments at http://bit.ly/AHSFlu. Anyone 5 years or older can go to a pharmacist. Questions? Call 811 and talk to a registered nurse. #AHS811

Sometimes what you thought was the problem, is really the solution. Raising beef is essential to maintaining healthy grassland ecosystems. Learn more about how Canadian beef production supports sustainable agriculture: https://beeffortheplanet.ca Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Jordan Jensen, Program Manager for the the Farm Safety Centre, shared an update on the Safety Smarts Program taught to elementary children throughout rural Alberta and introduced the Sustainable Farm Families Workshops to the Northern Regional Ag Service Board Conference in DeBolt, Alberta.

Great info to help protect you and your loved ones!

Walk on the wild side today: Wear a wrinkled shirt, memorize a short poem or write yourself a love letter. Try a flavor of ice cream you’ve never had before, de...liberately meet someone who seems different than you, smile at complete strangers, say yes to someone expecting a no, listen to a different radio station. Look for opportunities and then be open to exploring the unfamiliar. When you shake things up a little, your perceptions begin to shift and when that happens, you begin to see new possibilities. Begin with Yes See more

Brrrr getting a little cool this weekend! Gotta choose though

Watch what happens as children from low income families are faced with a decision:

Staying active in winter is good for your physical and mental health. Try dressing warm and go outside. Check out hard-to-reach places on snowshoes and skis, or... go skating. If you want to stay inside and be active, set up an indoor exercise routine or follow a fitness program on TV or on your computer or phone. See more

Influenza immunization is now available to all Albertans six months of age and older, free of charge. Influenza immunization options have changed from previous years. Learn more at ahs.ca/influenza.