As identified by workers, supervisors, and employers in the Ontario logging industry through a Workplace Safety North-facilitated risk assessment workshop in May 2023. View research presentation Logging Sector Risk Assessment Workshop Results.
Top 10 Health and Safety Risks in Ontario Logging Sector
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Highway travel (dangerous conditions, fatigue, weather, road and vehicle maintenance)
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Conventional harvesting (struck by overhead tree or branch)
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Off-road driving during work activities (including haul drivers)
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Distracted while driving to and from work sites (not including hauling)
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Inadequate or improper lockout while working on energized equipment
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Fatigue-induced incidents
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Substance use: Under the influence of alcohol, prescription or other drugs
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Lack of experience, training, and risk perception
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Caught in or struck by equipment
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Lack of enforcement (including contractors)