Wood harvesting accidents in the Austrian State Forest Enterprise 2000–2009

Tsioras, Petros A.; Rottensteiner, Christian; Stampfer, Karl

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2013.09.016

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“…This result corresponds with the findings of Tsioras et al (2014), who state that 36 % of accidents were falls or slips, followed by accidents caused by the material agent falling (23 %). These types of accidents are common in forestry, as reported by Driscoll et al (1999).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Regarding the distribution of occupational accidents throughout the day, Tsioras et al (2014) reported results similar to ours. However, they found that most accidents occur between 10:00 and 10:59 and 11:00 to 11:59.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…In our case, the most accidents happened between 13:01 and 14:00, whereas Tsioras et al (2014) report culmination of frequency of accidents an hour later -between 14:00 and 14:59. Tsioras et al (2014) state that the most, almost one quarter, accidents happen on Monday and thereafter the accident rate decreases steadily until Sunday. Wetmann (2005) and Fischer (1991) state that Monday and Tuesday are the days when most accidents occur, which corresponds with our results.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…Mechanizedor non-mechanized logging is particularly difficult on steep slopes, where the risk of occupational accident is very high (Tsioras et al, 2014). Slope is an important factor when considering the optimal harvesting technology, though cable yarding is considered the most suitable technology in slopes steeper than 40% from the environmental point of view on one hand, and occupational safety on the other (Visser & Stampfer, 1998).…”

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Work accidents during cable yarding operations in Central Europe 2006 – 2014

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Aim of study: This study is focused on detailed analysis of accidents in yarding during the years 2006-2014. There is still not enough information about such accidents in Central Europe in the literature available.Area of study: We collected the data on occupational accidents recorded in timber yarding from the databases of the Slovak state forest enterprise.Material and Methods: The data on occupational accidents were recorded according to actual European Regulation, the form of the record meets the requirements of the ESAW (European Statistics on Accidents at Work) methodology. To analyze the data, we used the multiple regression and correlation analysis, contingency tables, and a χ 2 -test. Main results: Almost half of the accidents were the foot injuries and the most frequent type of injury was fracture of a bone. The most hazardous operation was yarding. Most of the accidents occurred between 13 01 -14 00 h (22 %). The most frequent agent causing accidents were Particles, dust, splinters, fragments, etc. (14.05 by ESAW).Research highlights: This study informs about the most important risk factors in timber yarding, the most hazardous parts of shift, as well as the days when the most accidents occur during the week, and as such contributes to better understanding of how the accidents happen in timber yarding. The information can be subsequently used in knowledge-based improvement of safety trainings in forest enterprises.Keywords: cable yarder; timber logging; work accident.Correspondence should be addressed to Michal Ferenčík: ferencik@tuzvo.skFunding: This paper was financed by VEGA project number 1/0783/15 "Prediction and projection of risks of soil disturbance by forest harvesting as a basis for temporal and spatial planning of forest maintenance in the conditions of climate change.

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“…According to Solomon and his work on safety in agriculture in the UK (2002), the most common fatal accidents are those involving machinery, works at height, and electrocution whereas non-fatal injuries are due to manual handling. Due to the frequent use of chainsaws, human activity in green areas may be considered as most similar to forest works for which the mortality is higher than in other branches of agriculture (Tsioras, Rottensteiner, & Stampfer, 2014).…”

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Urban green spaces activities: A preparatory groundwork for a safety management system

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Gubiani

et al. 2016

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Examination of upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the US logging industry

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Elmadag,

Gong

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Using a mixed methods approach, this study investigates upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the logging industry through the findings of (1) a systematic literature review and (2) an inductive and interpretive case study of Mississippi, a top timber‐producing state in the United States. First, we analyze 45 peer‐reviewed studies examining logistical challenges in the logging industry via a systematic literature review to identify existing cumulative knowledge. Then, we conduct 11 qualitative semistructured interviews with logging business owners/managers to understand better complex and interdependent logistics issues that negatively impact productivity and profitability in the upstream timber supply chain. Performing a comparative analysis of the systematic literature review results and interview findings, we propose a general conceptual framework that classifies 25 logistical challenges in three main areas. They are (1) supply chain issues, (2) company‐, and (3) industry‐specific issues. Finally, using an abductive reasoning approach, we generalize our findings by linking our conceptual framework to resource dependence theory, transaction cost economics theory, and carrier selection literature to develop propositions to guide future quantitative research efforts.

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Wood harvesting accidents in the Austrian State Forest Enterprise 2000–2009

Cited by 74 publications

References 35 publications

Work accidents during cable yarding operations in Central Europe 2006 – 2014

Work accidents during cable yarding operations in Central Europe 2006 – 2014

Urban green spaces activities: A preparatory groundwork for a safety management system

Examination of upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the US logging industry

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