Accident Prevention in Reindeer Herding Work

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Pekkarinen, Anneli, Anttonen, Hannu, Pramila, Sirkka
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1994
• Subjects: Public education campaigns; Reindeer husbandry; Safety; Accidents; Finland; Renne; Arctic; reindeer husbandry; renne
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64336

This study deals with the safety of reindeer herding work. The possibility of developing preventive measures and influencing the reindeer herder's behaviour by providing information were investigated. Since reindeer herders in Finland work as private entrepreneurs (like farmers), safety measure...