@article{ref1,
title="Human factors affecting logging injury incidents in Idaho and the potential for real-time location-sharing technology to improve safety",
journal="Safety (Basel)",
year="2018",
author="Newman, Soren M. and Keefe, Robert F. and Brooks, Randall H. and Ahonen, Emily Q. and Wempe, Ann M.",
volume="4",
number="4",
pages="e43-e43",
abstract="Human factors, including inadequate situational awareness, can contribute to fatal and near-fatal traumatic injuries in logging, which is among the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Real-time location-sharing technology may help improve situational awareness for loggers. We surveyed and interviewed professional logging contractors in Idaho to (1) characterize current perceptions of in-woods hazards and the human factors that lead to injuries; (2) understand their perspectives on using technology-based location-sharing solutions to improve safety in remote work environments; and (3) identify logging hazard scenarios that could be mitigated using location-sharing technology. We found production pressure, fatigue, and inexperience among the most-common factors contributing to logging injuries from the perspective of participants. Potential limitations of location-sharing technology identified included potential for distraction and cost. Contractors identified several situations where the technology may help improve safety, including (1) alerting workers of potential hand-faller injuries due to lack of movement; (2) helping rigging crews to maintain safe distances from yarded trees and logs during cable logging; and (3) providing a means for equipment operators to see approaching ground workers, especially in low-visibility situations.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2313-576X",
doi="10.3390/safety4040043",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety4040043"
}