Risks Evaluation of Occupational Health and Security Specific to Forest Road Execution

Authors

  • C. Slincu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • V. Ciobanu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

risk factors, health and occupational security, multi-skilled worker, risk assessment

Abstract

This paper presents the methodology of risk assessment of accidents and occupational health where there are specified the required steps of risk level evaluation, the scales for measuring the severity and probability of consequences and methods of risk treatment. Based on these theoretical notions, the elaborated case study focuses on risk assessment of health and occupational security for a multi-skilled worker specific to the process execution of forest road. After the assessment, there is a significant minimization of identifying risk factors and an improvement in workplace activities.

Author Biographies

C. Slincu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Silviculture and Forest Engineering

V. Ciobanu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Technological Engineering and Industrial Management

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Published

2012-07-24

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Section

FORESTRY