Climate change, demographic transitions, technological developments and innovation are megatrends affecting forestry work. As the conditions of forestry work change, so does the nature of the work-related risks. Source: Timberbiz
Despite efforts and improvements made over the past few decades, forests continue to be one of the most hazardous industrial workplaces, with those working in forests exposed to considerable occupational safety and health (OSH) risks as well as to a high incidence of occupational accidents and work-related diseases.
This report, Occupation safety and health in the future of forestry work, identifies trends and opportunities as well as challenges to promote safe and healthy working conditions in the forest sector.
It contributes to understanding the importance of decent and sustainable work in forestry, with the objective of informing the design and implementation of policies and training programmes to advance a just transition in forestry following the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goals 8 on decent work and economic growth and 15 on life on land.
This report provides insight into the way transformative drivers of change will affect the future of work in forestry. It also looks at policy and training responses to ensure a just transition.
The report examines the implications, challenges and opportunities of new and emerging trends in the sector with particular emphasis on OSH, and sheds light on elements that will inform policy design and training programs.
This report was produced jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
These organizations share a long history of collaboration on topics related to forest sector employment, dating back to at least the establishment of the Joint ILO/UNECE/FAO Committee on Forest Working Techniques and Training of Forest Workers in 1954.
You can download the report here.
