W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Dr hab. inż. Wiesława Ł. Nowacka
Health and safety forestry machine operators status and point of view
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Machines replace human workers
WORK: Dangerous Difficult - with physiological burden Requiring – efficiency, strenght, accuracy, speed,
error-free
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Changes, changes…….
W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Changes, changes…….
W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Mechanized wood harvesting is fast developing in many former planned economies East Europe Countries. Good examples of that process could be seen in Estonia, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland too. In Poland mechanization of wood harvesting has started two decades ago and rapid growth is noted.
Changes …..
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
harvesters
forwarders
4 machines
15 machines
17 operators
6 operators
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
2012
harvesters forwarders
Estimated number of machines (harvesters and forwarders)
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Methods Questionaires
Interviews
Medical check
Phisician anamnesis
Psychological tests
Efficiency tests
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
CARDIOLOGY (Diseases of the heart and vessels)
PULMONOLOGY (Diseases of the respiratory tract)
GASTROENTEROLOGY and HEPATOLOGY (Digestive tract and the liver)
UROLOGY (kidneys and urinary tract)
REUMATOLOGY (locomotory - back bone and joints diseases)
EDOCRYNOLOGY (Endocryne glands diseases)
HEMATOLOGY (blood diseases)
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (NEUROLOGY,EARS, eyes)
DERMATOLOGY (skin and mucosa diseases)
PSYCHIATRY (Mental Diseases )
FAMILY ANAMNESIS
HABITS
Health status
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Some chosen results (27 examined operators –medical examnation)
Results
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Basic information concerning the respondents (N=27)
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Body Mass Index (normal, overweight, obesity)
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Distribution of BMI higher then 25 in age groups
Age and BMI >25 (%)
11,11
16,67
33,33
27,78
11,11
0,00
5,00
10,00
15,00
20,00
25,00
30,00
35,00
Age until 29
Age 30-39
Age 40-44
Age 45-49
Over 50
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Relationship between decreased exercise tolerance and some factors (N=10)
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Changes of EKG registration (N=27)
EKG changes
14
6
4
1
4
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
EKG changes
Ischemia
LV hypertrophy
Arrythmia
Heart block
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Relationship between Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) and cabin air condition (in operators opinion).
Relationship between URTI and cabin air condition
100,00
85,71
75,00
80,00
85,00
90,00
95,00
100,00
105,00
URTI
In connections with cabin
climatization
Results
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
The pain incidence in the upper limbs was not age related (N=23)
Upper limbs pain (%)
44%
4%26%
9%
17%
Limb
Fingers
Wrist
Elbow
Shoulder
Results
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Incidence of back pain among the forest machine operators
Results
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Duration of back pain among the forest machine operators
Results
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among the forest machine operators (N=27)
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (N=27)
7
6
10
0 5 10 15
Muscle tigling
Movement restriction
Back stiffness
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Prevalence of the pain localization in different parts of lower limb (N=10)
Lower limb pain (%)
49%
22%
6%
17%6%
Lower limb
Knee
Shank
Ankle
Foot
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Results
Body trauma and bone fractures and operations undergone in the past (N=27)
W. Ł. Nowacka W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Conclusions 1 !
Keep an eye on. Monitor the situation closely.
W. Ł. Nowacka 49th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization (FORMEC) – From Theory to Practice: Challenges for Forest Engineering
Thank you
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