Safety & Security
Ensuring safety and security is at the core of everything we do at Fertilizer Canada. From production to application, we implement world-class standards and educational programs to protect people, communities, and the environment.
Our Commitment to Safety & Security
We promote safe practices throughout the entire fertilizer lifecycle—from manufacturing and handling to storage, transportation, and application. Fertilizer Canada has developed world-class Codes of Practice, educational programming, and standardized compliance measures to ensure the safe management of fertilizer products.
A best-in-class safety stewardship program
Fertilize S.A.F.E works to educate, enable, and empower those throughout the fertilizer supply chain. The use of industry enforced Codes of Practice, educational resources and training tools, help define safety and security for all industry players.
Taking an active management approach, our Codes of Practice ensure we are meeting an exceeding industry standards across Canada. Members comply with all provincial and federal regulations and go above and beyond by incorporating industry best practices. With a third-party auditing system and quality assurance control program in place, we know our members are living up to and exceeding expectations.
Standardized Codes of Practice
Setting industry-leading standards for safety and compliance
Accessible industry resources
Providing tools and guidelines to ensure safe fertilizer use
Focused industry education
Empowering professionals with comprehensive safety training
Early and enforced industry adoption
Driving proactive compliance with safety best practices
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e-learning
Expand your knowledge of fertilizer safety, nutrient stewardship, and sustainable practices with Fertilizer Canada’s e-learning courses. Designed for industry professionals, educators, and anyone passionate about agriculture, our courses provide valuable insights and certifications to help you succeed.
Safety Through the Supply Chain
Our supply chain has safety build in, every step of the way.
1. Manufacturing
Federal & Provincial Regulations
Manufacturers are subject to federal and provincial regulations and laws.
2. Transport
Driver Training Courses
We offer e-courses on driver fatigue, and safe storage and handling to ensure truck drivers and transload operators know how to keep themselves and employees safe.
Ammonia Training
We provide specialized training and a standardized set of processes for safe handling and transporting of anhydrous ammonia.
3. Distribution / Retail
Codes of Practice
Fertilizer Canada members comply with three mandatory Codes of Practice, ensuring safe and secure practices and oversight of anhydrous ammonia, and ammonium nitrate.
Ammonium Nitrate Training
Fertilizer Canada offers e-learning on security of handling and storing ammonium nitrate-based fertilizers. The On Guard program also teaches retailers how to spot people buying fertilizer for nefarious purposes and how to report it.
4. Application
On guard and safety training program for end-users
Fertilizer Canada’s e-learning courses ensure retailers and farmers know how to safely handle, store, and apply fertilizer products.
First responders training program
Partnerships for success
In partnership with the Paramedic Association of Canada, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Fertilizer Canada launched an update of the Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness for First Responders program, giving the first responder community the educational resources needed to keep themselves and others safe.
- Identify anhydrous ammonia’s basic properties and its uses.
- Safely respond to an agricultural anhydrous ammonia incident.
- Perform first aid in the event of anhydrous ammonia exposure.
- Establish emergency plans.
In this section
Codes
Discover our standardized Codes of Practice designed to ensure the safe and compliant handling of fertilizer products across Canada.
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Resources
Access a range of industry resources that provide guidance on safe fertilizer handling, transportation, and appreciation.
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e-learning
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