Download or read book Retrospective Risk Assessment of Forestry Workers in the United States Injuries Fatalities and Hazards Impacting Occupational Health written by Heidi Yvonne Knecht and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forestry (including logging) is one of the most hazardous occupations due to environmental, ergonomic, chemical, mechanical, mental, and physical components of the job. In the United States (US), workplace injuries account for one-third of all injuries and one-sixth of all fatal injuries among people ages 20-64 years of age. The fatal accident rate of forestry workers in the US is 19-times higher than other physically demanding industries such as construction and manufacturing. Forestry workers must deal with multiple workplace factors that range from moving heavy machinery and other job tasks while adapting to changes in terrain and weather. Forestry workers also may encounter wild animals, arachnids, insects, and snakes. Arboviruses (transmitted primarily by mosquitoes) and bacterial pathogens (transmitted primarily by ticks) are potential health threats to foresters. There are a limited number of studies that have retrospectively assessed work-related injuries/fatalities in forestry/logging industries and current literature is deficient on the additional health hazards associated with foresters. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to compile what is known about potential health and safety risks in foresters from the standpoint of biological (e.g., insects/arachnids, plants); chemical (e.g., pesticides); ergonomic (e.g., awkward postures, forceful motions); physical (extreme temperature, noise, vibrations, and radiation); psychosocial (e.g., workplace factors that cause stress, strain, or interpersonal problems for the worker); and safety (e.g., beetles and trucking) hazards that impact the overall health and injury status of workers. The aims of this study on forestry workers are to: 1) Analyze causes of injuries/fatalities to inform future intervention studies focused on risk mitigation, 2) Build the foundation for using multiple databases to analyze trends in injuries/fatalities, 3) Determine whether there are any trends/associations between work-related risk factors and workplace injuries/fatalities among foresters/loggers over a 16-year period (2003-2019), 4) Evaluate trends in injuries/fatalities to determine where intervention efforts are most needed, 5) Systematically review current knowledge on health hazards in the forestry industry, and 6) Identify knowledge gaps related to forestry and logging injuries, and fatalities for future studies to address. Our findings determined that, for the period of study (2003-2018 for fatalities; 2005-2019 for injuries), "contact with objects and equipment" was the primary cause of injuries and fatalities. "Transportation"-related incidents ranked second for the cause of fatalities, while "falls, slips, & trips" was the second leading cause of injuries. Our systematic review of recent literature showed that while many studies have focused on machinery related injuries and deaths, some areas of occupational health in the forestry industry have been understudied with in the US in the last ten years. Areas identified as needing additional study include chemical exposures from pesticides and diesel exhaust, cold and heat related illnesses, and exposure to ticks and mosquitoes. Our findings identified major gaps in knowledge for health and safety of US forestry/ logging workers and occupational health outcomes. Future research should focus on these areas with an emphasis on intervention strategies that eliminate or mitigate the deleterious health effects of occupational exposures. By identifying specific needs of the forestry industry, more appropriate interventions and aids can be designed and implemented to benefit worker health and safety. Here, we have identified several areas of research that need to be addressed in the future. The areas identified here should be addressed in a collaborative effort between researchers and the forestry industry to promote worker health and safety.
Download or read book Safety is Seguridad written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-03-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 32.8 million persons of Hispanic descent live in the United States, half of whom were born outside the United States (Therrien and Ramirez, 2000). By the year 2050, it is expected that Hispanics will constitute more than 25 percent of the total U.S. population and approximately 15 percent of the U.S. labor force. These estimates and the fact that 90 percent of Hispanic American men and 60 percent of Hispanic American women participate in the U.S. workforce strongly suggest a need for occupational safety and health information in Spanish. The growing presence of Spanish-speaking workers and employers in the United States and the unprecedented 12-percent increase in the overall rate of workplace fatalities among Hispanic workers in 2000 highlights the need to better communicate occupational safety and health information in Spanish to both employees and employers. To address this need the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is preparing a strategy for developing and disseminating Spanish-language occupational safety and health educational and technical material. To gather information necessary to create this strategic plan the National Research Council (NRC) was asked to host a workshop. The committee commissioned five white papers (see Appendices D-H) and organized a workshop on May 29-30, in San Diego, California. Safety is Seguridad: A Workshop Summary is a synopsis of the presentations and discussions at the workshop. It does not contain any conclusions and recommendations. The conclusions and recommendations in the white papers represent the views of the authors and not necessarily those of the committee or the NRC. It is intended as input to the NIOSH strategic planning in this area. Chapter 2 discusses the available information and identifies information gaps regarding risks and adverse events for Latino workers. Chapter 3 examines the available health and safety training resource materials for Latino workers, especially for those with little or no English capabilities; in particular, it discusses issues of the linguistic and cultural appropriateness of materials. Chapter 4 considers issues surrounding the assessment of existing materials and the development of new materials. Chapter 5 discusses the various means of conveying information to Spanish-speaking workers, again focusing on cultural appropriateness and ways of maximizing understanding. Chapter 6 summarizes the discussion in the prior chapters and presents some overarching issues raised by the workshop attendees.
Download or read book Occupational safety and health in the future of forestry work written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change, demographic transitions, technological developments and innovation are megatrends affecting forestry work. As the conditions of forestry work change, so does the nature of the work-related risks. Despite efforts and improvements made over the past few decades, forests continue to be one of the most hazardous industrial workplaces, with those working in forests exposed to considerable occupational safety and health (OSH) risks as well as to a high incidence of occupational accidents and work-related diseases. In view of recent transformations in forestry work, and taking into account the recent inclusion of a safe and healthy working environment in the ILO’s framework of fundamental principles and rights at work, this report identifies trends and opportunities as well as challenges to promote safe and healthy working conditions in the forest sector. It contributes to understanding the importance of decent and sustainable work in forestry, with the objective of informing the design and implementation of policies and training programmes to advance a just transition in forestry following the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goals 8 on decent work and economic growth and 15 on life on land. This report has been produced jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Download or read book Safety and Health at Work written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Preventing Illness and Injury in the Workplace written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research report evaluating the present situation and suggesting ways of improving occupational health and occupational safety in the USA - identifies common hazards; shows how protective equipment, ergonomics and safety training can help reduce occupational accidents; explains the role of government agencys and labour inspection; includes a glossary of safety terms. Bibliography, illustrations, organigram, statistical tables.
Download or read book Agriculture Forestry and Fishing Research at NIOSH written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-07-10 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors are the cornerstone of industries that produce food, fiber, and biofuel. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research in order to improve worker safety and health in these sectors. This National Research Council book reviews the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program to evaluate the 1) relevance of its work to improvements in occupational safety and health and 2) the impact of research in reducing workplace illnesses and injuries. The assessment reveals that the program has made meaningful contributions to improving worker safety and health in these fields. To enhance the relevance and impact of its work and fulfill its mission, the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program should provide national leadership, coordination of research, and activities to transfer findings, technologies, and information into practice. The program will also benefit from establishing strategic goals and implementing a comprehensive surveillance system in order to better identify and track worker populations at risk.
Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1990-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Download or read book Kanerva s Occupational Dermatology written by Thomas Rustemeyer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-07-13 with total page 2020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing interest in today’s dermatology. Due to rapid developments in several areas of modern industry, new dermatological problems constantly occur amongst workers. The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occupational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has served as the main reference book of occupational skin diseases for general and occupational dermatologists and occupational physicians. The new edition is completely revised, updated and extended with respect to new developments. The layout allows for both quick access to practical information and in-depth reading. Included are concise tables, algorithms and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management and expert opinion. The new edition will continue the success as major source of reference for clinical and experimental work in the field of occupational skin diseases, both for students and experts.
Download or read book Safety and Health in Forestry Work written by International Labour Office and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1998 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The President s Report on Occupational Safety and Health written by United States. President and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Report for 1971 includes report on occupational safety and health by the United States Dept. of Labor and by the United States Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare; reports for 1972-75 include reports on occupational safety and health by the United States Dept. of Labor, the United States Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, and the United States Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Download or read book Fatal Workplace Injuries in 1995 written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Occupational Safety and Health in Forestry written by International Labour Organisation. Forestry and Wood Industries Committee and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1990 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Small Businesses and Workplace Fatality Risk written by John M. Mendeloff and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 55 percent of Americans are employed in businesses with fewer than 100 workers. Policymakers have taken action to lessen regulatory burden on small business. However, small establishments-single physical locations-have much higher rates of deaths or serious injuries than do larger establishments. This study examined the relationship between fatality rate and business size, both in terms of establishment size and firm size, from 1992 to 2001.
Download or read book Chemical Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 2540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1970-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
Download or read book Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analysis of Construction Fatalities the OSHA Data Base 1985 1989 written by United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
