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Bullying in the workplace (workplace bullying) is a pattern of behavior that harms, intimidates, undermines, offends,
Demeans or humiliates an employee, possibly in front of other employees or customers. It is a serious health and safety problem.
Victims of bullying could suffer physical and mental harm that can last for many years. « Less
Washington — Other — 12/7/2017 — 1 Views
An operator with over 15 years of experience on a feller buncher and 4 months on a tether machine had a close call when one line of a dual line tether system broke after relocating the base machine.
After finishing cutting a strip, the operator needed to relocate the base machine. There was a processor operator working near the base machine who was an experienced machine operator. The tether operator thought it would be easier to have the processor operator relocate the base machine. « Less
Washington — Other — 12/1/2017 — 0 Views
In October 2017, an operator had a close call when he cut through one of the lines of his tethered machine.
The operator of a dual line tether system was using a bunching head to fall large hemlock trees on 80% slope. He had 15 years of experience running equipment, and six years of experience working on the rigging. He had been operating this system for five months.
The base machine had its bucket dug in and tracks parallel to the hill slope on a large landing (Figure 1). More »Chains connected to the tether machine were shackled to spliced eyes on the lines from the base machine. The lines were in lead with both machines and separated by stumps. « Less
Washington — Other — 11/20/2017 — 0 Views
Work-related injuries that result in an immediate inpatient hospitalization are serious, costly, and preventable. Truck drivers are at higher risk for occupational injuries than most other workers in Washington State (WA). The immediate inpatient hospitalization surveillance system in WA links workers' compensation (WC) claims to inpatient hospitalization records to identify these injuries and learn more about these incidents, to strengthen prevention and intervention efforts. « Less
Washington — Technical Report — 11/20/2017 — 1 Views
In September of 2016, a 54-year-old construction laborer fell 12 feet to his death when he stepped on a portion of the metal roof of a dairy cow barn and it gave way. It was his first day on the job working for his employer, a small general contractor. Investigators were unable to determine his construction work experience. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 11/9/2017 — 0 Views
In September of 2016, a 54-year-old construction laborer fell 12 feet to his death when he stepped on a portion of the metal roof of a dairy cow barn and it gave way. It was his first day on the job working for his employer, a small general contractor. Investigators were unable to determine his construction work experience. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 11/9/2017 — 0 Views
Washington State Work-Related Fatalities: January–June, 2017 « Less
Washington — Other — 11/3/2017 — 0 Views
In July of 2014, a 19-year-old landscape laborer died after entering the hopper of a bark blower truck and becoming entangled in its rotating auger system. The victim was employed by a company that is a supplier of commercial and residential bark, mulch, and other landscaping materials. The day of the incident was his second day on the job. He had no prior experience in the landscaping industry. « Less
Washington — Case Report — 10/26/2017 — 0 Views
In June 2017, a TMY 45 yarder broke and tipped over while pulling a turn into the landing. Fortunately, there were no major injuries to the crew. « Less
Washington — Other — 10/25/2017 — 0 Views
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are common among office workers who spend most of their work time on computers. High static muscle loading is considered a risk factor for WMSDs. « Less
Washington — Other — 10/25/2017 — 0 Views
