Sample

Interviewees from across Canada

Province Number % of sample
New Brunswick 1 2.5
Saskatchewan 1 2.5
British Columbia 2 5.0
Alberta 4 10.0
Manitoba 9 22.5
Québec 9 22.5
Ontario 10 35.0

 
40 interviews were included in the final analysis, describing 132 incidents:

  • 48 accidents
  • 55 suicides
  • 20 non fatal accidents 
  • cases of found bodies
  • 4 close calls

 

Overall, the participants had a mean of 4.5 incidents during their career, ranging from 1 to 22. These incidents took place between the early 1970s and 2010. The mean seniority in the industry of the interviewees was 28.6 years at the time of interview.