Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Sawmill Workers in Kombo Central on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, 1.0 Introduction / Background Occupational injuries pose a major public health problem. In 2002 it was revealed that more than 5,500 workers died as a result of occupational injuries (Barry S. Levy, 2006). It further revealed that another 4.4million non-fatal injuries among workers were registered (Barry S. Levy, 2006). Sawmills are facilities where logs of timber are cut into boards and further processed into finished furniture. Exposure risk to injuries is present in every workplace and sawmills are not exceptions. The processes of cutting timber and processing timber to finished products put workers in this sector at potential risks of health conditions such as bodily injury, asthma, dermatitis, hearing defects, and ocular disorders (Alwis K. U., 1999). Noise which is generated in the process has been identified as one of the most common occupational hazards in any sawmill, which could cause irreversible serious hearing impairment and to an extent could impairs communication which leads to accidents (Rus, October 2008). Sawmill workers have also often suffered high injury rates when lifting and carrying heavy loads, forceful movements, demanding physical work, whole-body vibration, frequent bending, twisting, and …show more content…
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The Regulations set out a framework to help employers avoid or reduce the risk of injury resulting from manual handling activities. The basic principle is that where manual handling of loads, which involves a risk of injury (particularly to the back) is present, the employer must take measures to avoid or reduce the need for such manual handling.
2011 Weigel and Armijos 2011). “Little empirical data are available examining the injury experience of hired crop workers in the United States (US).”(Wang, Myers et al. 2011) Work-related injury data from a national survey collected through the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) in the years 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2004 on 13,604 crop farm workers revealed that the bulk of injuries occurred to male (84%) and Mexican born (72%) workers. “The use of hand tools, falls, and lifting overexertion injuries were identified as significant causes of injury among hired crop workers. Increased injury risk was also seen for crop workers with existing health or musculoskeletal complaints....
In recent years many manufacturing companies have exceeded the technology for residential, agriculture, construction, landscaping, forestry and engines, yet John Deere is still one of the best products that people use everyday. Questions come up whether the company’s products are proven, simple, more efficient, and integrated machines that are capable of developing engines. Some of the merchandises are strong-featured to survive the extreme vibration, temperatures, and duty cycles found in off-highway conditions. This paper will demonstrate Economic Environment, Socio-cultural Environment, Global Environment, Competitive Environment, Governmental Environment, and Technological Environment of John Deere Corporation (Leslie, 2014).
Hortwitz, McCall and Horwitz (2006) examined workplace injuries using Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation claim from 1984 to 2002.When the cases were analyzed it showed that females were more likely to file claims it also showed that males suffered more from injuries that lasted longer and had higher costs. The costs associated with these claims were more than $7 million dollars there was average claim of $100 a claim. Furthermore, there were 6 deaths that were reports within the 5 year span.
...hildren becoming deformed. Stand for hours on end as caused the still growing legs, and spine to grow crooked causing lifelong pain. Working in the mills also led to missing fingers and limbs that could be caught in the constantly moving machines.
Woodworking has been around for millennia or more. People have used wood for building shelter, tools, and other useful things. There are many different kinds of woodworking. The most common today are marquetry and parquetry, which are both forms of veneering and caring. There are many different styles of woodworking all of which are a very impressive art form.
In the 1800s there were different industries that were popular at different times. One of them was the lumber industry. The lumber industry was very important and is still an important industry today in Minnesota.
For example, factory workers were expected to work 14-16 hour days, six days a week. The dusty, dirty, unlit mills along with few break times made working there a living hell. “Breaker boys suffered from chronic throat trouble and respiratory illnesses that were caused by inhaling coal dust. Above ground machinery, particularly coal crushers, were dangerously loud. If a breaker boy worked long hours around the coal crusher he often suffered from hearing loss (Wagner). Due to the fact that there were no safety laws in place, ear plugs and masks were not used. In fact, no safety equipment was. The dangerous machines with unprotected parts made children susceptible to injury and death. If someone were to get injured, they were immediately fired and not paid compensation for their health care. “If a boy was caught wearing gloves, the boss would beat him. A skin condition that miners termed “Red tips” was brought about by prolonged contact with sulfur from the coal. Breaker boys’ fingers often became cracked, bloody, and swollen from sorting (Wagner)....
With fast food quickly integrating itself into American diets, more and more meatpacking factories emerge to satisfy the supply. The regular jobs in these factories are already very dangerous, involving sharp tools, heavy animals, and unsanitary working conditions. The factory workers are at risk of lacerations, amputations, skin diseases, muscle and nerve damage, and death (Compa). Annually, more than a fourth of slaughterhouse workers, around forty thousand people, suffer from work-related injuries or diseases that require treatment beyond first aid. These statistics are most likely an understatement, because many injuries go unreported (Schlossner).
Since their founding in 1837, John Deere has led the agriculture industry around the world. For over 135 years the John Deere leaping deer logo is one of the most recognized logos in existence today, it represents a symbol of quality products (Our History, 2017). As of May 2017, John Deere has over 56,800 employees in factories, facilities, and offices located in 30 countries and they are listed as number 260 on the world’s largest public companies (Deere and Company, 2017). The John Deere name is linked to designing and engineering products and services that are committed to the land. With product lines that range from balers, tractors, and lawn mowers, they also have product lines for forestry services, government support, and construction.
Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Custom Woodworking Company Corporate Profile 3 III. Opportunity 4 IV. Project Concepts 5 V. Case Study Proposal 5 VI. Project Processes and Knowledge Areas 6 VII.
Q1. Using the Mabati Rolling Mills Case Study, explain the various sources of funds as discussed by the management of Mabati Rolling Mills. Give the advantage and disadvantage of each source.
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Chemical and fire hazards in the workplace cause serious injuries that in most cases are fatal.