Agricultural Machinery Safeguarding Training
Running modern farms means working near PTOs, augers, conveyors, harvesters, and hydraulics. Our agricultural machinery safeguarding training in Ottawa, ON, teaches workers how to control hazards, set guards correctly, and follow safe lockout procedures to prevent injuries. We teach with plain language, real equipment examples, and practical drills that stick after class. As a Canadian provider serving Ontario and Quebec since 2001, we design training programs that support compliance and promote safer daily routines.
What participants learn:
You can book onsite sessions at your farm, greenhouse, distribution yard, or co-op facility. We also offer agricultural machinery safeguarding online training in Ottawa, ON, for distributed crews who need flexible access.
We run this as a single extended session or two shorter blocks. For teams that require even more flexibility, our agricultural machinery safeguarding online training in Ottawa, ON, covers the theory, followed by a brief onsite skills check.
Module 1. Hazard recognition
Workers map out exposures around rotating shafts, belts, chains, gears, and hydraulic pinch points. We associate each hazard with the guard or control that best mitigates it.
Module 2. Guard types and inspection
We review fixed, adjustable, and interlocked guards, as well as PTO shields, driveline covers, and intake screens. Participants practice quick inspections and simple field repairs that keep production moving safely.
Module 3. Safe operating practices
We cover start-up checklists, clearing jams without risk, and safe shutdown. Through scenario drills, each person practices choices that reduce risk under time pressure.
Module 4. Lockout and energy control
We apply a straightforward, step-by-step process for isolating electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gravity energy. Each learner completes a lockout exercise on a realistic setup.
Module 5. People and traffic control
We plan safe zones for helpers, family members, contractors, and visitors. We demonstrate how to utilize spotters, radios, and simple signage to keep people out of harm’s way.
Module 6. Incident response
Participants rehearse first actions for entanglement, crush, and amputation emergencies. We align with EMS handover essentials to ensure responders receive what they need quickly.
The agricultural machinery safeguarding course, Ottawa, ON, suits both new workers and experienced crews who need a refresher on current practices.
Ready to schedule agricultural machinery safeguarding training in Ottawa, ON, for your crew? Ask about dates, group pricing, and the blended option. We can also arrange agricultural machinery safety training in Ottawa, ON, for mixed-experience teams that need a strong common baseline.
Every participant leaves with practical habits they can use the same day: better line-of-fire awareness, faster lockout steps, and sharper guard inspections. Managers receive an attendance record and a brief action list that highlights any hazards found. We can provide a summary suitable for your internal safety meetings and audits. Can Am Workplace Training has delivered in-person and online safety education to organizations across Ontario and Quebec since 2001.
Delivery options:
We teach where you work, so examples match your equipment and layout. We can include a short walk-through to spot quick wins.
If you prefer a neutral setting, we host scheduled sessions in the city with hands-on props and demonstration rigs.
Complete the theory online, then finish with a short practical check. This format reduces downtime and keeps crews productive.
We set dates that fit planting, harvest, or maintenance windows. Evening and weekend slots are available during busy seasons.
For lockout practice and close-up guard inspections, yes. We plan these segments to limit downtime. We also use safe props to demonstrate high-risk tasks when a shutdown is not possible.
It covers hazard recognition, various types of guards, safe operating practices, the lockout of multiple energy sources, personnel control around machines, and initial actions during an equipment-related emergency.
Yes. Send your equipment types and any recent incidents. We add targeted examples and practical drills that match your operation and crew experience without adding extra complexity.
We recommend refresher training every three years or after changes to equipment, incidents, or near misses. Many farms schedule shorter annual refreshers to keep safe habits current.