Risk Factors for Worker Injury and Death From Occupational Light Vehicles Crashes in New South Wales (Australia).

The article presents a study which assesses the risk factors for injuries and fatalities associated with use of occupational light vehicles (OLV) by workers in New South Wales. It states that the study considered different safety determinants such as the worker, vehicle type and the road. Findings reveal that OLV accident risk factors include negligence on the use of seatbelts and tiredness of the OLV user. It concludes that risks can be mitigated through fatigue management and safer vehicles.