Resources for Farm Workers
This page contains important resources to support farm employers and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Note: Click on your preferred language to download the resources listed below. Where there is {Video}, that is a link to a corresponding YouTube video of the resource.
Health & Safety Information Resources
- Tips to protect yourself from COVID-19
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Cleaning and Disinfecting in the Workplace and Accommodations
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Safety and Worker Cohorts
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Transportation Safety
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Quarantine and Isolation Requirements
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Testing - Positive Results
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - How to Wear a Mask (Windsor-Essex Health Unit)
English Spanish Thai - Using a disposable respirator (OHCOW)
English Spanish - Daily Health Check Log Sheet
(this is an example - check with local health for specific requirements)
English Spanish Thai - Safety during Leisure Time and in Town Travel (Gov of Ontario)
Animated Health & Safety Videos
- COVID Symptoms
English Spanish Thai - Hand Washing
English Spanish Thai - Hand Sanitizing
English Spanish Thai - Hygiene & Mask Wearing
English Spanish Thai - Physical Distancing
English Spanish Thai
ArriveCAN App Resources
Switch Health - Day 8 Testing Resources
Vaccine Resources
It is important to share vaccine information from trusted sources to ensure workers can make informed decisions and have confidence in the vaccination process. The following have been adapted from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Health Ontario and the World Health Organization.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Factsheet: Second Doses
English Spanish Thai - Vaccine Bulletin: What you need to know about COVID-19 Vaccines
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} Nepali - Vaccine Myths & Facts
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Aftercare
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} Nepali - Proof of Vaccination Bulletin
English Spanish Thai - COVID-19 vaccines: Why get a booster dose?
English (video)
Income Support Resources
- WSIB FAQ for Foreign Agricultural Workers and their Employers
English {Video} Spanish {Video} - Injured at work? A guide for foreign agricultural workers
English Spanish - Learn how to file a claim for benefits - Video (Spanish only)
Health Care Resources
- Calling 911 when you need emergency healthcare
English Spanish {Video} Thai French - What to expect when calling 911 for a health care emergency
English Spanish {Video} Thai French - Non-Emergency Health Care for International Farm Workers
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} - Emotional/Mental Health and Wellbeing
English {Video} Spanish {Video} Thai {Video} -
Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Agriculture (video)
English Spanish -
Continuing the Conversation on Mental Health in Agriculture (video)
English Spanish - Mental Health and Psychosocial Supports
(provides breakdown of supports by region in Ontario - documents within are in English and Spanish; compiled by OHCOW)
English
Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety Videos
- Rural Road Safety
English Spanish - Preventing Machinery Entanglement
English Spanish - Working Alone Safely
English Spanish - Tractor Runovers
English Thai - Tractor Rollovers
English Thai
YouTube Video Resources
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Resources for Temporary Foreign Workers (all languages)
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English Health & Safety Videos for Agricultural Workers Playlist
- Spanish Health & Safety Videos for Agricultural Workers Playlist
- Thai Health & Safety Videos for Agricultural Workers Playlist
Resource Library for Agricultural Workers and Employers
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF - Revised May 12, 2021
This library includes:
- Extensive list of resources and guidelines to support farm employers
- Extensive list of resources, guidelines, posters, videos, etc. for international farm workers, in English, French, Spanish and Thai
Electronic package of key resources for workers:
English Spanish Thai
