Improvements in technique and reduction in industrial accidents by logging competitions
2016
Tobita, K. (The University of Tokyo (Japan). Graduate school of Agricultural and Life Science) | Nitami, T.
An average of 3,400 people a year have started working of the forestry sector since the employment system of forestry workers started in Japan. The rate of forestry work-related accidents involving workers with between 1 and 9 years' experience is 40% - the highest rate. Therefore, it should prove effective to provide education for new forest workers to improve safety during their work. Chain saw work, which has the highest rate of fatal accidents at present, is supported with on-the-job training from a senior worker after the novice has taken special education at a public institution. The purpose of this study is to clarify the effect of the judging basis in logging competitions as a good educational tool for acquiring basic skills for safe work. As a result of the study it was found that many accidents can be prevented if workers have sufficient logging skills, which at present they do not. Judging standards in logging championships effectively instruct workers and decrease industrial accidents.
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