Type
Poster
Topic
Logging
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Sector
Forest Products
Language
English
In this age of smartphone distraction and information overload, the logging industry in Ontario has identified distracted driving as its number one health and safety risk. Already one of the highest-risk occupations due to large mobile equipment, isolated work environments, and unpredictable weather conditions, new research says the use of smartphones and two-way radios have made distracted driving the top health and safety risk for Ontario logging workers.
Top 10 Causes of Distracted Driving in Logging Operations