Witness to the time: Forest workers fall under pressure!

Witness to the time: Forest workers fall under pressure!

In the Rhein-Hunsrück district, along the state road L214, forestry workers face the challenge of fitting hundreds of trees in a race against time in just five hours. This urgent measure is necessary because many of the trees are badly damaged and threaten to fall on the road. A report on the YouTube channel of the SWR state show highlights the dangerous and risky circumstances of this work that will be carried out on February 2, 2025.

Even if the tree falling is urgently necessary, it brings with it considerable security risks. In forestry and forest work, security measures have a top priority. Damage to trees caused by climate change, bark beetles and various tree diseases are high risks for workers. Owrhoth and unstable trees are the main causes of accidents that are often caused by falling trees or falling branches. In order to minimize the risk, careful planning and compliance with protective measures are essential.

safety precautions and accident statistics

The security situation in forestry is still tense. According to the Mittelstandschutz there were over 4,000 reporting accidents in forest work in 2022, whereby the danger is greatest, especially during felling work and wood treatment. Even if the number of accidents is slightly declining, they remain at a worrying high level.

The main dangers in forest work are known: working with the chainsaw, unstable trees and slippery surfaces. In 2021 alone, 4,048 accidents of work were registered in the forest, with 818 during felling work. This number shows that despite a slow improvement in the security situation, there is still a high risk of employees on site.

personal protective equipment and preventive measures

Personal protective equipment (PSA) is of crucial importance for forest workers. These include cut protection shoes, snap protection pants and helmets with visor as well as hearing protection. These equipment is necessary to avoid injuries from machines and falling branches. Signal -colored clothing also increases the visibility of the employees, which can be life -saving in dangerous work situations.

Nevertheless, a motivating goal of the industry remains to further reduce the number of accidents, especially in the context of current challenges due to climate change and pests. A continuous dialogue about security standards and prevention measures remains essential for the safety of the workers.