Strengthening Grain Safety Practices in Canada

Member of Parliament, MaryAnn Mihychuk on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay today announced up to $375,000 for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to implement the new Grain Safety Program which aims to educate Canadians and reduce injuries and deaths due to grain handling in Canada.

The investment will enable CASA to bring attention to grain safety, through training modules, demonstrations and public awareness. Program activities will include:

1.  A mobile grain safety demonstration and training unit
2.  An interactive trade show display
3.  Table top youth displays for youth ages 8 to 12
4.  On-site training for grain producers
5.  Rescue training for volunteer first responders

Source: AAFC