When the trees fall, make sure the fallers stand

Article Abstract:

Logging ranks as one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. In 1988 alone, statistics reveal that there were 168 fatalities for every 100,000 lumberjacks. Accidents continue to occur despite safety and training programs, advances in safety equipment and the existence of strict federal and state regulations. To further reduce the risks experienced by lumberjacks, companies have introduced novel approaches such as video-training demonstrations and incentive programs.

Innovations, Accidents, Employee training, Logging, Loggers, Loggers (Persons)

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People with disabilities: make your garden grow

Article Abstract:

Gardening is an ideal hobby for people with back problems, muscle problems, weak vision and other physical disorders. It may also be recommended to persons confined to wheelchairs as long as the necessary adjustments in working tools and environment are made. Therapeutic gardening tips from American Horticultural Therapy Assn. executive director Steven Davis, horticulture professor Bob Nuss and physical rehabilitation specialist Kathleen Yeomans are presented.

Health aspects, Methods, Recreation, Gardening, Physically disabled persons, Sick, Sick persons, Occupational therapy

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Make safety a big deal in small companies: even samll firms can't afford to ignore safety

Article Abstract:

Smaller businesses need to develop safety routines such as safety audits, which identify numbers of employees, their jobs, equipment being used and potential hazards. The OHSA recommends that small businesses should get free safety evaluations from either a state government agency or a state university, while hospitals and consumer groups often have safety checklists.

Small business

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