Worker fatigue a major contributor to NZ forestry accidents
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Researchers have looked at eight years’ worth of accident data in New Zealand’s forestry industry. They found that 70 per cent of incidents can be attributed to worker failures - such as lack of concentration, poor technique, and poor evaluation of hazards - and that 78 per cent of of these incidents show signs of fatigue. The team says the results from this study will be used in a larger project on detecting fatigue in forestry workers to prevent future injuries and incidents.
Journal/conference: Journal of Safety Research
Link to research (DOI): 10.1016/j.jsr.2021.09.012
Organisation/s: University of Waikato
Funder: New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
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