This week is Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan.

On average, 14 people are killed on Saskatchewan farms each year.  

About 75% of the fatal injuries involve machinery such as grain trucks, semis, tractors and combines.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart says with spring seeding approaching, it's important the industry keeps on-farm health and safety in the forefront:

"The guys sometimes just get a little ahead of them selves, we just urge caution, talk to people that work with you on your farm or ranch to think about

safety and make sure everyone slows down and think about what they are doing," Stewart said.

Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan is recognized each year in conjunction with Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.