Selected Occupational Fatalities Related to Logging as Found in Reports of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Fatality/Catastrophe Investigations

摘要

The study of occupational fatalities related to logging that occurred during the periods 1978-84 continues the utilization of the OSHA fatality/catastrophe investigation reports as a source of information on how fatal workplace incidents occur. One hundred forty selected case files are utilized involving 141 fatalities. The analysis provides information that highlights areas of interest for standards review and development, aids in regulatory assessment, in training and educational programs, in consultation programs and in targeting compliance efforts. Accident information which is available within OSHA is used.