The Use of Alternative Safety Devices to Reduce Accidents in Industrial Logging Operation in the Mountains

ABSTRACT

The caution required for handling crosscut saws and circular saws are indispensable for the reduction of accidents and higher productivity gains, For this, the purpose of this study was to research, test and compare inexpensive and quick ways to adapt and enable devices in order to prevent accidents, with no productivity reduction - a basic requirement for increasing competitiveness and the well being of individuals. Nevertheless, the activity of operating industrial equipment typical of this segment, such as saws, has shown a terrible side; it is a major contributor to the physical disablement of many workers, either due to the loss of working hours, or the amputation of upper limbs. This study focuses on the municipalities surronding Jeronimo Monteiro, State of Espirito Santo, Brazil; including the comparison of regional indices to figures reported in studies conducted in other states.

Keywords:
circular saw; crosscut saws; work injuries.