Safety and Training

Forest operations can pose a risk to the safety of forest owners, managers, employees and contractors due to the nature of the environment and equipment used.

Relevant Guiding Principles: Safety

Mandatory Requirements

All potential hazards must be identified.

  • Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986

Plantation operations must be carried out in a safe manner.

  • Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986
  • Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995

Industry Practices

Plantation managers, employees and contractors should be appropriately trained, licenced or deemed competent.

Safe systems of work should be developed, implemented and monitored for employees and demonstrated by contractors.

The safety of all forest users should be considered and the risk managed, when planning and conducting forest operations.