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CTU welcomes forestry review recommendations
CTU welcomes forestry review recommendations
The CTU is welcoming the today's release of the independent forestry safety review panel findings.
"These recommendations must be implemented to ensure that everything possible is done to make forestry safer." CTU President, Helen Kelly said.
"It is fantastic to see the acknowledgment of mandatory standards including the rights of workers - that these standards are necessary and non-negotiable. Clear competency standards are critical in ensuring workers are trained to perform their work." Kelly said.
"We completely agree with recommendation that - Government should not shy away from forestry specific regulations because of the burden of the current legislative change programme, or because it may set a precedent. Such regulations should be seen as simply a part of the system-wide and integrated suite of changes needed to improve health and safety outcomes in the forestry industry." Kelly said.
"It is heartening to see that the panel have recognised the real value of strong worker participation in health and safety development and implementation at work. Commitment to this is paramount." Kelly said.
The CTU wishes thank the panel for all their work.
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