| Document ID (ISN) | 101685 |
| CIS number |
03-897 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Laing R., Niven B., Holland E., Webster J. |
| Title |
New Zealand forestry workers: Limitations to the effectiveness of protective clothing/equipment |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2002, Vol.18, No.1, p.85-96. Illus. 31 ref. |
| Abstract |
A sample of 377 New Zealand forestry workers was studied to clarify the way in which selected items of protective clothing and equipment were effective in preventing injuries, and to identify factors which might limit the safety enhancement when wearing such items. Participants were given a questionnaire on their protective clothing practices and whether they had been victims of injuries or near-miss events during the previous 12 months. An injury or near-miss event had been experienced by 45% of the study sample. Common outcomes were lacerations and sprains, caused by chainsaws, machinery, falling trees and slips. Injury to the upper extremities accounted for 40%, the back torso for 20% and the limbs and feet for 20% of the injuries. The difference between those injured and those not injured relate to some aspects of the protective clothing or equipment which are discussed in the article. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous occurrences; occupational accidents; personal protective equipment; forestry and logging; injuries; evaluation of equipment |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protective clothing; New Zealand; tree felling; chain saws; upper extremities; lower extremities; questionnaire survey; wounds; falling objects; location of injury; sprains |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
| Subject(s) |
Forestry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Personal protection
Forestry and logging
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