Photo of a crane picking up tree logs at a wood processing factory

Meeting of experts to update and adopt the 1998 ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work

Wood processing factory © Image by onlyyouqj on Freepik

In accordance with the decision taken by the Governing Body at its 347th Session (March 2023), the Meeting of Experts to revise the 1998 code of practice on safety and health in forestry work was held in Geneva from 13 to 17 May 2024. The Meeting was attended by seven experts from Governments, seven experts nominated by the Employers’ group and eight experts nominated by the Workers’ group of the Governing Body, as well as by Government observers. Observers from international non-governmental organizations also attended the meeting.

Group Photo - Meeting of experts to update and adopt the 1998 ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work © Violaine Martin
Group Photo - Meeting of experts to update and adopt the 1998 ILO code of practice on safety and health in forestry work
ILO moves to boost safety and health in forestry work
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ILO moves to boost safety and health in forestry work