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2003

CIS 03-1484 Kalimo R., Pahkin K., Mutanen P., Toppinen-Tanner S.
Staying well or burning out at work: Work characteristics and personal resources as long-tem predictors
The aim of this longitudinal study was to recognize the work characteristics and personal resources that are associated with burnout symptoms in the long term. The empirical analyses are based on questionnaire responses of a sample of 174 workers of a forestry enterprise at two 10-year intervals. Participants were classified according to the degree of their burnout symptoms. Four job-related factors, five factors relating to organizational culture, 10 work environment hazards and three individual variables were used as predictors. All the significant changes in work and personal resources during 10 years had shifted to the positive direction among workers with no burnout symptoms, and to the negative direction among those with serious burnout. Both the cross-sectional and the longitudinal predictors showed that factors related to the social processes at work seem to be crucial to burnout. Of the individual resources, a strong sense of coherence appears to be of particular importance.
Work and Stress, Apr.-June 2003, Vol.17, No.2, p.109-122. Illus. 40 ref.

CIS 03-906 Fenn B., Hanley J., Simmons I., Smith T.
Health and Safety Executive
The security of cross loaded round timber
The objective of this project was to examine whether current methods of transport for cross loaded round timber were safe to staff and other road users. This involved analysing the load shedding mechanism, the factors which trigger load movement, the methods of load restraint and the implications for driver loading. A test programme was produced to analyse the vehicle response during simulated cornering and manoeuvring, concentrating on the vehicle and load stability. In addition, a limited number of tests to monitor the vehicle and load during braking were also undertaken. The report presents a full analysis, discusses the problems and potential solutions, and makes recommendations.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2003. iv, 60p. Illus. 16 ref. Price: GBP 25.00.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr077.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-695 Mechanical forestry work
Explotación forestal mecánica [in Spanish]
This guide in the form of check lists of potential hazards in mechanical forestry work and the main corresponding prevention elements is aimed at managers of small enterprises. Contents: machines and equipment; electrical hazards; physical hazards (noise and vibration); harmful chemicals; fires hazards; workplace design; human and organizational factors; other risk factors; legislation; risk assessment methods.
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2003. 53p. Illus. 23 ref.
http://internet.mtas.es/Insht/practice/gap_027.pdf [in Spanish]

2002

CIS 08-126 FORWORKNET update - Focus on: Forestry subcontractors
Launched in 1993, FORWORKNET is an international network of some 300 individuals and institutions in 70 countries interested in forestry workforce issues. The primary functions of FORWORKNET are to enable its members to communicate directly with each other and to open new opportunities for international exchange and cooperation. These functions are mainly achieved by helping members to locate sources of information, advice or assistance. The network regularly publishes relevant news and information updates. Main topics addressed in this update: best practices in forestry contracting; brief reports from several countries (Sweden, Chile, France, South Africa, Canada, Turkey, Finland, Norway, Malaysia, Uruguay); review of a conference on partnerships in forestry.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, Dec. 2002. 20p. Illus.
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/newsletr/forwknet/update9.pdf [in English]

CIS 06-221 Lilley R., Feyer A.M., Kirk P., Gander P.
A survey of forest workers in New Zealand - Do hours of work, rest and recovery play a role in accidents and injury?
This study explored the relationship between fatigue and accidents in a group of 367 forestry industry workers in New Zealand. Data were collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Fatigue was commonly experienced at work, with 78% of workers reporting that they experienced fatigue at least "sometimes." Certain groups of workers reported long working hours, reduced sleep, compromised recovery time, and intensely paced work. Logistic regression analysis showed that recent sleep, number of breaks taken during the workday, and specific tasks were independently associated with reporting of high fatigue levels at work. Near-miss events were significantly more common among those reporting a high level of fatigue at work. Accidents and lost-time injury were associated with length of time at work, ethnicity, and having had near-miss injury events. These results suggest that fatigue is associated with compromised safety for forest workers.
Journal of Safety Research, 2002, Vol.33, No.1, p.53-71. Illus. 44 ref.

CIS 03-1685
Health and Safety Executive
Fatal injuries in farming, forestry and horticulture 2001-2002
This is a report on the 41 reportable fatal injuries that occurred in the agricultural sector (farming, forestry, horticulture and associated industries) in Great Britain from April 2001 to March 2002. Statistical data are given by region, main activity in the agricultural sector, accident cause, employment status, month of the year and age. Short descriptions of each fatal accident are provided. An analysis of the trend of fatal injuries for the period 1991/92 to 2001/02 and case studies showing what went wrong and how the accident could have been avoided are presented. The report also presents a summary of the non-fatal injuries in the agricultural sector for the same ten-year period and an estimation of the costs of accidents having occurred 2000/2001 in the agricultural sector. Previous report: see CIS 02-249.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, July 2002. vi, 61p. Illus.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/fod/fatal01.pdf [in English]

CIS 03-686 Gröger V., Lewark S.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
Forest workers - A constant challenge for occupational science
Der arbeitende Mensch im Wald - eine ständige Herausforderung für die Arbeitswissenschaft [in German]
Forestry work is strenuous and involves risks of occupational accidents and diseases. For this reason, it has been the focus of many occupational safety and health studies. This publication begins with an overview of the forestry sector in Germany and a description of its historical development leading to the current level of mechanization. It goes on to describe the hazards linked to forestry work, the occupational diseases and accidents they are likely to cause, and the preventive systems to be implemented. It also provides an up-to-date report on current occupational science research in this sector.
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2002. 173p. Illus. 217 ref. Price: EUR 15.50.

CIS 03-897 Laing R., Niven B., Holland E., Webster J.
New Zealand forestry workers: Limitations to the effectiveness of protective clothing/equipment
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.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Feb. 2002, Vol.18, No.1, p.85-96. Illus. 31 ref.

CIS 03-426 Forestry machinery - Portable chain-saws - Minimum handle clearance and sizes
Machines forestières - Scies à chaîne portatives - Dimensions minimales des poignées et des espaces libres autour des poignées [in French]
This international standard specifies the minimum clearances and related dimensions for the front and rear handles of portable hand-held chain-saws with combustion engines. Replaces CIS 94-1755.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Case postale 56, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland, 3rd ed., 2002. iiii, 6p. Illus.

CIS 03-395 Neitzel R., Yost M.
Task-based assessment of occupational vibration and noise exposures in forestry workers
Noise exposures and whole-body (WBV) and hand-arm (HAV) vibration exposures were evaluated from 43 forestry workers. Data were collected on ten days over eight weeks during various felling, logging and log handling operations. Five volunteers were also monitored for noise and vibration daily using data logging noise dosimeters, which provided daily time-weighted averages (TWAs) and 1-min averages, and a precision sound level meter equipped to measure human vibration, which provided triaxial HAV and WBV event-weighted averages (A_EQs). Workers completed a short questionnaire throughout the workday detailing the timing and number of tasks performed and equipment used. Substantial overexposures to noise and vibration were observed. Noise TWAs according to OSHA and NIOSH exceeded 85dBA in 60% and 83% of the cases respectively. 33-53% of the axis-specific HAV A_EQ exceeded the 8-hour ACGIH HAV threshold limit value, and 34% of all WBV A_EQs exceeded the 8-hour exposure limit set by the Commission of the European Communities.
AIHA Journal, Sep.-Oct. 2002, Vol.63, No.5, p.617-627. Illus. 55 ref.

CIS 02-1728 Roberts D.
In-season physiological and biochemical status of reforestation workers
Tree planting demands sustained high levels of work output and is associated with high injury rates but has not been characterized previously. Data were collected from 10 male planters after 19±5 (T₁) and 37±5 days (T₂) of planting. One severe infection and one knee strain injury were noted. Loads carried were 32±5% body mass and heart rates were between 60% to 75% of maximum for 57±26 % of the planting shift. A loss of 1.7±1.5% body mass occurred, although intake exceeded 5000kcal/day. From 8% (T₁) to 27% (T₂) of postprandial blood glucose samples were found to be <3.3mmol/L. Further evidence of the cumulative stress was seen in increased levels of cortisol (428±163 to 741±103mmol/L), norepinephrine (2.09±1.34 to 3.09±1.05mmol/L), and creatine kinase (184±82 to 397±174U/L) at T₂. The post-activity neutrophilia and lymphophilia (absolute count, CD4+ and CD8+) observed at T₁ were blunted at T₂. The implications of mild hypoglycaemia, including possible effects on cognitive and motor function, warrant further study.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, June 2002, Vol.44, No.6, p.559-567. Illus. 38 ref.

CIS 02-1270 Le Bâcle C., Bayeux-Dunglas M.C.
The forest and its ills: From tree to man - XXVIIIth national symposium of agricultural medicine, 22 June 2002, Tours
La forêt et ses maux: de l'arbre à l'homme - XXVIIIe symposium national de médecine agricole, 22 juin 2001, Tours [in French]
This article is a summary of the papers presented at an agricultural medicine symposium devoted to forestry, held on 22 June 2001 in Tours, France. Contents: economic and social role of forestry in France; occupational hazards during forestry work and woodworking; forestry workers and vibration hazards; hazards from toxic substances used for the treatment of wood; prevention of diseases caused by arthropods; epidemic haemorrhagic fever; Lyme's disease.
Documents pour le médecin du travail, 1st Quarter 2002, No.89, p.65-74.

CIS 02-1174 Safety during the handling of uprooted trees
Sécurité lors de l'exploitation des chablis! [in French]
Sturmholz sicher aufrüsten [in German]
Come allestire il legname d'infortunio in modo sicuro [in Italian]
Contents of this training manual on the safe handling of uprooted trees in forestry work: tasks and their corresponding hazards; priorities to be set (preparing appropriate technical means, work organization, skills of workers); safety concepts; emergency cases (preparation and action); signalling and restricting access to the working zone; safe working methods applicable to various situations.
Suva, Arbeitssicherheit, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Feb. 2002. 27p. Illus. 20 ref.
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/44070-d.pdf [in German]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/44070-f.pdf [in French]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/44070-i.pdf [in Italian]

CIS 02-598 Personal protective equipment of forestry workers
Equipements de protection individuelle du personnel forestier - Exemple de calcul des coûts 2002-03 [in French]
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung für das Forstpersonal - Kostenbeispiel 2002-03 [in German]
Dispositivi di protezione individuale per il personale forestale - Esempio di calcolo dei costi 2002-03 [in Italian]
Swiss law specifies that the employer has to provide personal protective equipment, with the exception of shoes, for which the employer is required to pay at least half the cost. Aimed at employers in the forestry sector, this booklet lists the costs of new equipment for new hires, as well as the annual replacement costs of the equipment based on their average lifetime. The following protective equipment is considered: helmets with built-in earmuffs, face shields and neck protection; ear muffs; jackets; trousers; gloves; boots; weatherproof coats.
Suva, Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Arbeitssicherheit, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 8th ed., Feb. 2002. 4p. Illus.

2001

CIS 08-125 FORWORKNET update - Focus on: Ergonomics in forestry
Launched in 1993, FORWORKNET is an international network of some 300 individuals and institutions in 70 countries interested in forestry workforce issues. The primary functions of FORWORKNET are to enable its members to communicate directly with each other and to open new opportunities for international exchange and cooperation. These functions are mainly achieved by helping members to locate sources of information, advice or assistance. The network regularly publishes relevant news and information updates. Main topics addressed in this update: ergonomics in forestry; brief reports from several countries (Korea, Chile, New Zealand, USA, Finland, United Kingdom); use of synthetic rope in logging; exhaust gases from chainsaws; impact of chainsaws on the hand-arm system; social and labour issues in the forestry and wood industries; review of a conference on women in forestry.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, Dec.2001. 20p. Illus.
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/newsletr/forwknet/update8.pdf [in English]

CIS 07-1092 Globalization and sustainability: The forestry and wood industries on the move
The forestry sector has been subject to intense economic and environmental pressures over the past decade. In order to enable a social dialogue between governments, employers and workers from countries with significant forest industries, the ILO held a tripartite meeting to exchange views on trends in structural adjustment, globalization and relocation in the forestry and wood industries. This report was prepared for discussion at the meeting. It covers globalization trends, sustainable development, decent work and social dialogue.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2001. iv, 122p. Illus. 174 ref.
http://www.ilo.org/public/spanish/dialogue/sector/techmeet/tmfwi01/tmfwir.pdf [in Spanish]
http://www.ilo.org/public/french/dialogue/sector/techmeet/tmfwi01/tmfwir.pdf [in French]
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/techmeet/tmfwi01/tmfwir.pdf [in English]

CIS 02-1682 Kirk P.M., Sullman M.J.M.
Heart rate strain in cable hauler choker setters in New Zealand logging operations
This study examined the physical strain experienced by cable hauler choker setters, and the applicability of heart rate indices for measuring physical strain in commercial forest harvesting operations in New Zealand. The heart rate of four choker setters were recorded continuously throughout the working day and applied to heart rate indices. Based on the relative heart rate at work, ratio of working heart rate to resting heart rate and 50% level indices, the mean working heart rate of 106bt/min±6.9 (mean±SD) placed choker setting in the moderate workload category. The specific tasks of line shifts (120.3±4.8bt/min), hooking up drags (118.8±6.6bt/min) and uphill travel (126.1±12.9bt/min) imposed the most severe workloads on the choker setters. This research also demonstrated that heart rate indices could be used as an effective means of determining the physiological strain of subjects working in New Zealand's commercial forest harvesting operations.
Applied Ergonomics, Aug. 2001, Vol.32, No.4, p.389-398. Illus. 35 ref.

CIS 02-919 Bentley T., Parker R.
Injuries to loggers during skid work: An exploratory analysis of NZ forest industry injury data
The highest injury rates in the New Zealand forest industry are found among loggers. While logging injuries have gradually been reducing over recent years due to the effects of increasing mechanization, the incidence of injuries occurring on skid sites has remained consistent. Data on skid site injuries held in the Forest Industry Accident Reporting Scheme were analysed to identify patterns and trends in injuries occurring on skid sites. Incidents involving "struck by" events were most common, representing 72% of all skid site injuries, and reflect the hazards associated with the close proximity and movement between vehicles, logs and people on skid site areas. Vehicles most often involved in skid site injuries were loaders, skidders and haulers. Other common events included "struck by chainsaw", most of which involved chainsaw "kickback", and slips, trips and falls on the level (23%) and from a height (23%). A number of possible measures to reduce the risk of injuries on skid sites are considered.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Aug. 2001, Vol.17, No.4, p.391-399. Illus. 9 ref.

CIS 02-940 Sero-prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi among Flemish forestry workers
Seroprevalentie van Borrelia burgorferi bij Vlaamse bosarbeiders [in Dutch]
The number of registered cases of Lyme disease has been increasing each year in Belgium. To evaluate the impact of Lyme disease among forest workers, a sero-prevalence study was conducted in 1996, involving 261 employees of the forestry department of the Flemish community. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi responsible for Lyme disease. The frequency of tick bites in the past year and the extent of self-reported symptoms of employees Lyme disease were also noted. It was found that 9% of the investigated population had a positive serology (IgM or lgG antibodies measured by ELISA and immunofluorescence) for B. burgdorferi.The forestry workers reported an average of 17 tick bites per year. The highest levels were reported in the provinces of Limburg, Antwerp and Flemish Brabant. 13% of the employees retrospectively reported a skin rash which resembled erythema chronicum migrans (ECM). This study showed that the risk of Lyme disease is real and correlates with the high degree of exposure.
Médecine du travail & Ergonomie / Arbeidsgezondheitszorg & Ergonomie, 2001, Vol.XXXVIII, No.3, p.113-118. 28 ref.

CIS 02-249
Health and Safety Executive
Fatal injuries in farming, forestry and horticulture 2000-2001
This is a report on the 53 reportable fatal injuries that occurred in the agricultural sector (comprising farming, forestry, horticulture and associated industries) in the United Kingdom from April 2000 to March 2001. Statistical data are given by region, by main activity in the agricultural sector and by accident cause. Short descriptions of each fatal accident are provided. An analysis of the trend of fatal injuries for the period 1995/96 to 2000/01 and case studies showing what went wrong and how the accident could have been avoided are presented. Previous report: see CIS 01-456.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, July 2001. vi, 55p. Illus.

CIS 02-420
Health and Safety Executive
Safe working methods with top-handled chainsaws
This report presents the results a of research project carried out to identify safe working methods when working with top-handled chainsaws. These chainsaws are fundamentally different from conventional ones in that they can be operated with one hand. This report identifies safe working methods for using top-handled chainsaws in all situations in which forestry workers may expect to operate. In circumstances where one-handed operation is desirable, the methods and techniques described in this report will enable the operations to be carried out with the minimum of risk of injury to the operator.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2001. vi, 62p. Illus. 14 ref. Price: GBP 15.00.

CIS 01-621 Official Mexican Standard - Forestry and sawmill activities - Safety and health conditions [Mexico]
Norma Oficial Mexicana - Actividades de aprovechamiento forestal maderable y de aserraderos - Condiciones de seguridad e higiene [México] [in Spanish]
Contents of this regulatory standard (entry into effect: 7 Nov. 2001): definitions; obligations of the employer and the worker relating to safety and health in forestry, logging and sawmill operations; evaluation of potential hazards; safety and health conditions in forestry and logging; safety and health conditions in sawmills; audit units.
Diario Oficial de la Federación, 10 July 2001, Vol.DLXXIV, No.7, p.72-79. 6 ref.
http://www.stps.gob.mx/04_sub_prevision/03_dgsht/normatividad/normas/nom-008.htm [in Spanish]

CIS 01-810
International Labour Office
Safety and health in forestry work: An ILO Code of Practice
Bezopasnost' i ohrana truda pri lesotehničeskih rabotah [in Russian]
This is the Russian version of an earlier ILO publication on the same topic (see CIS 98-1284). Topics: conditions of work in forestry and logging; emergency organization; international agreements; legal aspects; logging equipment; machinery; notification of accidents and diseases; personal protective equipment; plant health services; plant safety and health organization; protection against falls from heights; responsibilities; role of labour inspection; role of management; safe working methods; safety and health engineering; safety devices; welfare facilities. Glossary.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2001. 150p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

2000

CIS 03-85 Sauer H.J
Prevention strategy - Safety and health protection in small agriculture and forest enterprises
Estratégia de prevenção - Segurança e saúde no trabalho nas pequenas explorações agrícolas e florestais - Problemas e soluções [in Portuguese]
Aimed at workers on small agricultural and forestry enterprises, this booklet lists the various problems and hazards they may be confronted with and proposes solutions and preventive measures, the most common being proper training. Main topics covered: risks to children; basic and refresher training; training of wives of agricultural workers; work of elderly persons; seasonal workers; safety of buildings; use of machinery; forestry workers; chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards; personal protective equipment; occupational safety and health legislation. Portuguese-language version of an ISSA publication originally in English, French and German.
Associação de Agricultura da Associação Federal de Sociedades Agrícols (AISS), Weissensteinstrasse 72, Kassel, Germany, [2000]. 36p. Illus.

CIS 01-709
Health and Safety Executive
Tree work accidents - An analysis of fatal and serious injuries
Between 1990 and 1996, there were 38 fatalities, 1,800 major injuries and 4,800 other injuries in the forestry and arboriculture sector in the United Kingdom. With a fatality and major injury rate of 316 per 100,000 employees, this sector is the most accident-prone of all industries. Contents of this safety guide include: dangers of chainsaws; preventing falls when working at heights on trees; landscaping work; falling trees and branches; overhead power lines; forestry sites on slopes; forestry machines. Replaces CIS 98-1279.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Dec. 2000. 10p. Illus. 5 ref.

CIS 01-570 Machinery for forestry - Mobile and self-propelled machinery - Terms, definitions and classification
Matériel forestier - Machines mobiles et automotrices - Termes, définitions et classification [in French]
This international standard defines terms and gives guidance on the classification of mobile forestry machines. It applies to machines designed for site preparation, planting, harvesting, processing and transporting wood and wood fibre.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Case postale 56, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland, 2nd ed., 2000. iii, 7p.

CIS 01-456
Health and Safety Executive
Fatal injuries in farming, forestry and horticulture - 1999-2000
This is a report on the 44 reportable fatal injuries occurring in the agricultural sector (comprising farming, forestry and horticulture and associated industries) in Great Britain from April 1999 to March 2000. Statistical data are given by region, by main activity in the agricultural sector and by accident cause. Short descriptions of each fatal accident are provided. An analysis of the trend of fatal and non fatal injuries for the period 1986/87 to 1998/99 and case studies showing what went wrong and how the accident could have been avoided are presented. Previous report: see CIS 00-143.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, July 2000. v, 54p. Illus.

CIS 01-457 Approaches to labour inspection in forestry - Problems and solutions
Forestry is among the industries with the highest rates of accident frequency and severity throughout the world. However, the rates are higher in developing countries than in industrial countries. Forestry work can result in serious injuries, due to unfavourable terrain, weather conditions, inadequate tools or machines, or poor planning and organization. Hands and legs are mostly exposed. Accidents are less frequent and less serious in sylvicultural activities. Main health hazards: physically heavy work inducing musculoskeletal complaints, whole body vibration, repetitive movements, noise, hand-arm vibration and intoxication due to the chemicals. Young and older workers, women and non permanent and clandestine workers are more susceptible to accident and health risks in forestry. Preventive measures such as safe equipment, safe working methods, periodic medical examinations, ergonomic approaches and training are required.
ILO Sectoral Activities Programme, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2000. viii, 112p. 37 ref.

CIS 00-1455
Health and Safety Executive
Power-fed mobile wood chippers - Operator protection at infeed chutes
On the basis of recent accident investigations, it is recommended that power-fed mobile wood chippers be modified, if necessary. Recommendations involve: dimensions of infeed chutes; position of protective devices; restarting the machine after interruptions; feeding the wood chipper safely.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Sep. 2000. 4p. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 00-1045
International Labour Office
Safety and health in forestry work: An ILO Code of Practice
Linye anquan weisheng guicheng [in Chinese]
This is the Chinese version of an earlier ILO publication on the same topic (see CIS 98-1284). Topics: conditions of work; directive; emergency organization; forestry and logging; glossary; ILO; international agreements; legal aspects; logging equipment; machinery; notification of accidents and diseases; personal protective equipment; plant health services; plant safety and health organization; protection against falls from heights; responsibilities; role of labour inspection; role of management; safe working methods; safety and health engineering; safety devices; translation; welfare facilities.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2000. 133p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: CNY 12.00.

CIS 00-658 Occupational safety and health in agriculture, forestry and livestock rearing
This CD-ROM includes articles related to agriculture, forestry and livestock rearing from the ILO Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety (see CIS 99-1860), articles on the safety and health of workers in these branches of activity from national and international institutions, ILO codes of practice and booklets on forestry and agriculture and on topics such as chemicals and ergonomics that are critical for safety and health in these industries. It also includes international safety cards on agrochemicals, indexed in alphabetical order, by CAS number and by the risks involved from the chemicals, 3D animations on tractor safety, a video on safety in forestry operations as well as hundreds of photographs, drawings and charts.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2000. CD-ROM for at least 12-speed CD-ROM drive, Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT, Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.6 (or any later version; a copy of Internet Explorer is provided).

1999

CIS 03-1405 Machinery for forestry - Portable hand-held chain-saws - Vocabulary
Mašiny dlja lesnogo hozjajstva - Pily benzinomotornye cepnye - Slovar' [in Russian]
Matériel forestier - Scies à chaîne portatives - Vocabulaire [in French]
This international standard defines terms relating to mechanical aspects of hand-held chain-saws, chains and guide bars.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Case postale 56, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland, 2nd ed., 1999. vii, 17p. Illus. Index.

CIS 01-368 Safety in forestry - It's possible!: 6 cases of real accidents. Fascicule No.2
La sécurité en forêt - C'est possible!: 6 accidents authentiques. Fascicule n°2 [in French]
This training brochure presents 6 examples of serious accidents having occurred in forestry (loggers injured by the falling of a cut tree, crushed hand, farm worker crushed during tree cutting) and explains, for each of the cases, how it could have been avoided.
Suva, Case postale, 1001 Lausanne, Switzerland, 3rd ed., May 1999. 15p. Illus.

CIS 01-222 Kirk P.
Effect of outdoor weathering on the effective life of forest industry safety helmets
While numerous national and international laboratory-based trials have been undertaken to determine the effective life of forest industry safety helmets, little local knowledge exists about the impact of actual outdoor weathering elements on the effective life of such helmets. A study was undertaken to determine the impact of outdoor weathering, in particular ultraviolet and visible solar radiation, on the effective life of three models of plastic safety helmets currently in use in New Zealand forestry operations. A sample of each helmet model and colour were destructively tested in accordance with the appropriate helmet standard at three-month intervals. It was found that the effective life of helmets exposed to outdoor weathering ranged from 13.5 to 36 months. Helmet colour appeared to have little influence on helmet failure rates. It is recommended that plastic safety helmets used in forest operations be replaced after 12 months continual use.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 3 Nov. 1999, Vol.25, No.1, p.51-58. Illus. 8 ref.

CIS 00-1365 Work-related traumatic fatalities involving timber activities in Australia, 1989 to 1992
This report contains statistics by age, region and cause of fatal occupational accidents in timber activities in Australia from 1989 to 1992. Overall, the rate of fatalities in timber activities is twice the industry average. Industries and activities include forestry and logging, sawmills and agricultural work involving timber work. Fatalities among bystanders and persons doing unpaid work in the home are also included. Several case studies pare presented. Recommendations are made in the areas of design of machinery and equipment, maintenance of machinery and equipment, work practices and organization, information and awareness, training and supervision, and risk assessment.
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, GPO Box 58, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia, June 1999. viii, 30p. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 00-539
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
Forestry and logging industry
Statistical information on 44 work-related fatalities in the forestry and logging industry in Australia is provided, with analysis concerning accident mechanism, occupation, location and activity. Six accidents are described. Falling objects such as trees and tree branches accounted for 64%, and felling or clearing trees accounted for 73% of the accidents.
NOHSC, GPO Box 58, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia, no date. 4p. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 00-534 Sullman M.
Chainsaw lacerations to the leg in the New Zealand logging industry: 1983 to 1996
The frequency, mechanism, location and severity of chainsaw lacerations to the legs of New Zealand logging workers from 1983 to 1996 are described. The data were obtained from an industry-based accident-reporting scheme. Chainsaw lacerations to the leg were reduced from nearly 30% of all reported lost-time injuries in 1983 to 4% in 1996 are described. The most common mechanism of injury was cutting an unprotected part of the leg, followed closely by cutting through the cut-resistant legwear. Chainsaw injuries to the leg were most severe when no cut-resistant legwear was worn and least severe when the protective legwear was cut through.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Aug. 1999, Vol.15, No.4, p.341-350. Illus. 18 ref.

CIS 00-436 Salminen S., Klen B., Ojanen K.
Risk taking and accident frequency among Finnish forestry workers
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between risk taking and accident frequency among Finnish forestry workers. Risk taking was measured on a questionnaire with 25 items addressed to 228 forestry workers. The accident frequency was calculated based on both company-recorded and self-reported accidents. There were no significant relationships between risk taking and accident frequency. Age and work experience were not significantly related to risk taking and accident frequency. Of the personality traits of the forestry workers, impulsiveness and neuroticism correlated significantly with risk taking but not with accident frequency.
Safety Science, Dec. 1999, Vol.33, No.3, p.143-153. Illus. 49 ref.

CIS 00-374 Helmkamp J.C., Derk S.J.
Nonfatal logging-related injuries in West Virginia
A survey was conducted via mail among certified loggers in the state of West Virginia (USA) to determine the number of nonfatal, logging-related injuries received during the past 12 months that required medical attention or restricted job ability. Loggers were asked to describe injuries, safety training and protective equipment use. Thirty percent (546/1,816) responded to the survey and 9% (42/481) of those directly involved in logging operations reported injuries. Leading cause of injury was being struck by a falling tree or branch (29%), leading body parts injured were the leg/knee/hip (31%) and the most common type of injury was bruising (43%). Seventy-six percent of the injured sought medical treatment. A majority reported using some type of protective equipment including hard hats, safety shoes and goggles.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Nov. 1999, Vol.41, No.11, p.967-972. Illus. 23 ref.

CIS 00-29 Commission Directive 1999/40/EC of 6 May 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 79/622/EEC relating to the roll-over protection structures of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (static testing) [European Communities]
Directive 1999/40/CE de la Commission, du 6 mai 1999, portant adaptation au progrès technique de la directive 79/622/CEE du Conseil relative aux dispositifs de protection en cas de renversement des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues (essais statiques) [Communautés européennes] [in French]
For Council Directive 79/622/EEC see CIS 79-1724. Topics: agriculture; directive; drivers seats; equipment testing; European Communities; logging; protection against overturning; safety devices; safety frames and cabs; tractors.
Journal officiel des Communautés européennes - Official Journal of the European Communities, 18 May 1999, Vol.42, No.L 124, p.11-13.
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/fr/oj/dat/1999/l_124/l_12419990518fr00110013.pdf [in French]
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/1999/l_124/l_12419990518en00110013.pdf [in English]
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/es/oj/dat/1999/l_124/l_12419990518es00110013.pdf [in Spanish]

CIS 00-143
Health and Safety Executive, Field Operations Directorate
Fatal injuries in farming, forestry and agriculture 1998-1999
Topics: accident descriptions; agriculture; causes of accidents; children; falls of persons; fatalities; forestry; horticulture; location of injury; occupational accidents; report; statistical trends; statistics; time of accident; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, July 1999. vi, 55p. Illus.

CIS 99-1893 Sullman M.J.M., Kirk P.M., Parker R.J., Gaskin J.E.
New Zealand logging industry accident reporting scheme: Focus for a human factors research programme
A voluntary accident reporting scheme is described which has been used to identify the requirements for, and monitor the effectiveness of, interventions within the New Zealand logging industry. Two examples are used: the development of chainsaw cut-resistant legwear, and determinination of the most appropriate color for high visibility clothing. The underlying rationale for each intervention is described and the effectiveness of the intervention is evaluated, based on data drawn from the accident reporting scheme. Topics: case study; chain saws; forestry and logging; leg protection; New Zealand; notification of occupational accidents; protective clothing; visibility.
Journal of Safety Research, Summer 1999, Vol.30, No.2, p.123-131. Illus. 18 ref.

CIS 99-1549
Health and Safety Executive
Managing health and safety in forestry
Topics: forestry; hazard evaluation; legislation; neighbourhood protection; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities; role of management; subcontractors.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, May 1999. 19p. Illus. 14 ref.

1998

CIS 01-1002 Teixeira F., Gardete J.J.
Forestry work - Prevention manual
Trabalho florestal - Manual de prevenção [in Portuguese]
This manual provides for the information and training of forestry workers. Starting from the most representative processes of this activity, the basic operations of forestry and logging are described, and the most serious and common risks are identified along with adequate preventive measures.
Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho (IDICT), Lisboa, Portugal, June 1998. 75p. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 00-1637 Shrimpton M., Storey K., Husberg W.
Workers in remote areas: Case studies on the petroleum, mining and forestry industries
Topics: conditions of work; escape and exit; heavy work; ILO; logging; mental stress; mining industry; offshore oil extraction; personal protective equipment; plant safety and health organization; risk factors; safety and health training; shift work; social aspects; stress factors; thermal environment; welfare facilities; work in isolation; work organization.
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, Jan. 1998. 85p. Illus. 45 ref.

CIS 00-852
Health and Safety Executive
LOLER: How the regulations apply to arboriculture
Topics: aerial baskets; comment on law; data sheet; falling objects; forestry; information of personnel; legislation; lifting of loads; mechanical hazards; protection against overturning; safe working methods; safety and health training; safety devices; tree felling; tree lopping; trees; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O.Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 4p. 5 ref.

CIS 99-2040 Wästerlund D.S.
A review of heat stress research with application to forestry
Heat is a work factor faced by many forest workers all over the world, and yet grossly neglected by ergonomic research in forestry. This review of heat stress research which focusses on its applicability in forestry concluded that (a) the accuracy of the two ISO heat stress indices has to be considered in the light of the suggested work load determination methods, (b) dehydration studies are highly desirable for forestry, and (c) a standard research method to determine comfort of protective clothing is required. Further areas reviewed were heat stress studies on self-pacing, work/rest schedules and performance. Topics: conditions of work; dehydration; forestry; heat load; hot workplaces; ISO; literature survey; personal protective equipment; physical performance; thermal comfort; WBGT index; work capacity; work efficiency.
Applied Ergonomics, June 1998, Vol.29, No.3, p.179-183. Illus. 38 ref.

CIS 99-1845 Baranyanga V.
Contract labour - Health and safety implications in Zimbabwe
Topics: agriculture; construction industry; degree of skill; developing countries; employee rights; forestry and logging; legislation; responsibilities of employers; safety training in industry; subcontractors; temporary workers; Zimbabwe.
On Guard, Dec. 1998, Vol.6, No.15, p.13-18. Illus.

CIS 99-1682 Forestry machinery - Portable chain-saws - Kickback test
Matériel forestier - Scies à chaîne portatives - Essais de rebond [in French]
Topics: chain saws; computer programme; equipment testing; forestry; gasoline engine powered tools; ISO; mathematical models; power-driven hand tools; standard.
International Organization for Standardization, Case postale 56, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland, 2nd ed., 1 Oct., 1998. v, 41p. Illus.

CIS 99-860 Hansen G., Bell L., Dunlop T.
Approved code of practice for safety and health in tree work. Part 3: River and stream operations
See CIS 95-199 for part 1: Arboriculture, and CIS 96-710 for part 2: Maintenance of trees around power lines. Topics: chain saws; directive; fire protection; flammable substances; forestry; glossary; New Zealand; personal protective equipment; power-driven hand tools; qualifications; safe working methods; safety and health training; safety guides; tree felling; tree pruning; water; work above water.
Occupational Safety & Health Service, Department of Labour, Wellington, New Zealand, Aug. 1998. 122p. Illus. Price: NZD 15.00.

CIS 99-1018 Hagen K.B., Magnus P., Vetlesen K.
Neck/shoulder and low-back disorders in the forestry industry: Relationship to work tasks and perceived psychosocial job stress
In a national cross-sectional study of forestry workers in Norway, low-back disorders were more common among manual workers than among administrative workers. For machine operators and manual workers, an increasing level of psychological demands was associated with an increased prevalence of low-back disorders. The prevalence of neck/shoulder disorders was higher among machine operators and manual workers than among administrative workers. An increasing level of psychological demands combined with a decreasing level of intellectual discretion was associated with an increased prevalence of neck/shoulder disorders. Future organizational changes and preventive programmes in the forestry industry should take account of psychosocial work factors. Topics: age-linked differences; backache; cervicobrachial syndrome; cross-sectional study; forestry and logging; musculoskeletal diseases; neuropsychic stress; Norway; occupational psychology; stress factors.
Ergonomics, Oct. 1998, Vol.41, No.10, p.1510-1518. Illus. 20 ref.

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