Each year in Canada, at least 1,500 people are hospitalized and an average of

According to Farm Safety Coordinator Theresa Whalen-Ruiter, this year's theme is "Manage More than just your Back"

 

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 15% of agricultural injuries are back injuries.

 

Farm-related strain and sprain injuries are most frequently caused by overexertion followed by animal-related incidents, machine-related overexertion and falls.

 

Whalen-Ruiter says one way to reduce back problems is to modify your work practices.