Farm Electrical Safety
It is comparatively easy to identify where there is the most potential for electrical safety hazards on the farm.
But while a quick eyeball scan can help to identfy electrical hazards, there are many electrical hazards that we can’t see that are equally dangerous.
WSPS and its partners offer a variety of free online resources to help understand how to anticipate electrical hazards. Arm yourself with these resources to assist you in developing and following safe practices.
Agricultural Safety Fact Sheet: Overhead Electrical Hazards
Using electrical equipment on farms saves time and labour, but it doesn't come without its hazards. Planning ahead is key to preventing large farm equipment from contacting electrical wires. Download our free fact sheet to get tips on prevention including contributing risk factors.
Stop Think Act Video: Electricity
Stop Think Act videos, funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, are designed to help you recognize and protect yourself from farm hazards. Watch this video to learn how to incorporate electrical safety into your agricultural operations.
Understanding Uncontrolled Electricity
Uncontrolled electricity can result in serious issues for farmers and their livestock. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has produced a fact sheet to help you recognize the warning signs of stray voltage and where to turn for testing to determine if it is present in your operations.
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