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Background Immigrant workers make up an important portion of the hired workforce in the Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing (AgFF) sector, one of the most hazardous industry sectors in the US. Despite the inherent dangers associated with this sector, worker protection is limited. Methods This article describes the current occupational health and safety policies and regulatory standards in the AgFF sector and underscores the regulatory exceptions and limitations in worker protections. Immigration policies and their effects on worker health and safety are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on policies...
The Work-related injuries and fatalities on Australian farms report released by Safe Work Australia today has found one in six workers killed in Australia were working on a farm. The report monitored statistics over an eight year period until 30 June 2011. While only 3 percent of workers are employed in the agriculture sector, on average 44 farm workers are killed each year and another 17 400 suffer a work-related injury. Other key findings from the report include: • Vehicles accounted for nearly three quarters of work-related fatalities on farms. o In the eight years of the study 93 workers...
A working fishing vessel at sea is an elaborate collection of interacting accident potentials, barely controlled. Even the deck underfoot betrays the unwary, as can every other aspect of the normal daily grind onboard, as fishers ply their trade in weather foul and fair. All elements of the vessel at sea conspire in making this the most dangerous and difficult of all professional callings, an inexplicable calling where life and limb are continually at risk. This article is based on an examination of reported occupational injuries from the Norwegian fishing fleet from 2000 to 2011. The aim is the...
This code has been prepared by representatives of the forestry industry and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The purpose of this code is to provide practical guidance to employers, contractors, employees, and all others engaged in work associated with forestry, on how they can meet their obligations under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and its associated Regulations. This code is applied to forest operations, including planning, establishment, silviculture, harvesting and transportation of log and log products. Source : http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue...
The alert cites a September 2012 fatality that is under investigation. A recent hazard alert posted by California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, reminds workers and managers at the state's wineries about the dangers of anhydrous ammonia, which is used under pressure as a liquefied refrigerant. A worker died in September 2012 in an incident involving it, and the alert says the incident is still under investigation to find the root causes. The document describes NH3 as a corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs, even at low concentrations in air. Exposure...
This project aimed to develop a new system for assessing the safety of resource roads. It investigated the efficiency of collecting road geometry data using a mobile mapping system, created software tools to automate the extraction of sight distances from road geometry data, and developed a final product to aid road managers in planning upgrades and making road networks safer. Source : http://www.worksafebc.com/contact_us/research/research_results/res_60_10_1110.asp http://www.worksafebc.com/contact_us/research/funding_decisions/assets/pdf/2009/RS2009_IG06.pdf
Manual tree falling is considered to be one of the most dangerous professions in the forest industry. Many serious injuries and fatalities are caused by unseen debris falling from the forest canopy, which often occurs when a tree begins to move during falling. One way to improve the safety of manual tree fallers is to remove the worker from the base of the tree as it begins to shift. The goal of this project was to develop a small, lightweight tool that can be driven by a cordless drill and remotely operated. The resulting prototype, known as the Wood Duck, can be modified to weigh less than 10kg...
This video series is the companion to the BC Faller Training Standard, which was designed to teach new fallers safe work procedures for falling and bucking. The goal of the series is to help workers with forestry experience develop the knowledge, attitude, skills, and abilities that will enable them to function as safe and productive fallers. Produced by WorkSafeBC with assistance and support from BC Forest Safety Council, as well as North West Loggers Association, Central Interior Logging Association, Interior Logging Association, IWA Canada, and COFI. Source : http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications...
From the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association, this booklet shows you that it’s not necessary to take dangerous risks when dealing with confined spaces on a farm. Source : http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/FARSHA_GUIDE.pdf
People often believe that farm children understand farm risks, but most children who die in farm incidents are family members. A few straightforward steps, and proper supervision of children, will reduce these risks. Other members of the public may also be at risk, eg when using public rights of way through fields containing cattle and calves. Source : http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/topics/children.htm?eban=govdel-risk&cr=07-Aug-2012
Plus d'un million de personnes occupent chaque année des emplois saisonniers dans l'agriculture, le tourisme, les services… Ces différents emplois, hormis leur caractère ponctuel sur l’année, n’ont rien à voir entre eux : diversité d’emploi, de contrat, de profils de salariés, d’âge, de formation, de suivi médical. La prévention des risques est difficile et ne peut pas faire l’objet de généralités dans ces situations. Elle est pourtant une nécessité...
Workplace Health and Safety Strategy for New Zealand to 2015 Making a real and sustained reduction in the amount of injury, disease and death in a particular industry is no mean feat – especially when you're talking about one as diverse and complex as agriculture. For a general description of the industry, see Appendix 1. Agricultural work involves a variety of hazards, and countries all over the world have tried to reduce the persistently high rates of fatality, disease and injury that can result. The agriculture sector has one of the highest levels of workplace injury, disease and fatalities...
Le but de cet avis est de produire un état des connaissances sur les traumatismes non intentionnels survenant à la ferme et de formuler des recommandations quant aux moyens à déployer pour améliorer la sécurité des producteurs agricoles et de leurs familles de même que celle des travailleurs. En effet, la ferme constitue à la fois un milieu de travail et un milieu de vie pour les adultes et enfants qui y passent une bonne partie de leur temps. C'est d'ailleurs pour cette raison que l'avis porte sur les groupes cibles suivants...
Les statistiques concernant les travailleurs agricoles correspondent à 1,7 fois le taux moyen des accidents professionnels non mortels et 3 fois le taux des accidents mortels, ce qui rend ce secteur particulièrement dangereux. En plus des dangers et des risques présents dans les fermes, les tâches de maintenance comportent des risques spécifiques. Le fait qu’il s’agisse d’une activité indépendante et que l’agriculture est souvent une affaire de famille représente un défi supplémentaire pour la santé...
Green jobs—good for the environment, good for the economy. But how do we assure that green jobs are also good for workers? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), through the Prevention through Design Program, launched the Going Green: Safe and Healthy Jobs initiative to make sure that green jobs are good for workers by integrating worker safety and health sustainability. Green jobs, which have been defined broadly as jobs that help improve the environment and enhance sustainability, offer opportunities as well as challenges for workers. Examples of green jobs include...
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