General principles

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Part I. General principles, legal framework and general duties

1. General principles

7. Satisfactory safety and health levels are achieved when a number of

closely related principles have been applied at national, enterprise and worksite

levels (see figure 1, overleaf). These principles include compliance with laws and

regulations, and a clearly defined policy which identifies the nature and severity of

the risks associated with forestry operations as well as the allocation of

responsibility to those persons employed at the levels of management, supervision

and execution.

8. It is recognized that forestry enterprises vary considerably in terms of size,

scope, economic stability and culture. These differences should not, however, serve

as a justification for diluting the application of those general principles essential to

the promotion of working conditions which prevent or reduce the risk of injury or

ill health.