In the master's thesis, we investigated occupational safety and health in the non-professional forestry sector. In the introduction, we presented the problem addressed: the hazards of forestry work and the associated accidents. In the Purpose chapter, we outlined the thesis objectives and the research hypotheses. to analyse the current situation, we examined education system and methods of collecting data on accidents. We conducted a statistical analysis of accidents, focusing specifically on the past few years. Additionally, we reviewed the situation in Slovenia and abroad (primarily in Sweden). In the analysis of forestry work, we examined work processes, including ergonomics, personal protective equipment, work equipment, and work methods across various forestry activities. We also studied potential risks that may arise during different forestry work processes. As part of the research, we conducted a survey to collect responses from as many non-professional forestry workers as possible. We than presented and analysed the survey results, evaluating the proposed hypotheses to confirm or refute them. Finally, based on the collected data, conducted analyses, and thesis findings, we developed proposals for measures to improve occupational safety for non-professional forestry workers. Most of the proposals were also presented as normative measures that could be incorporated into new regulation. The two main measures we highlighted are mandatory training and obligatory use of personal protective equipment, which should be fundamental requirements for anyone performing such hazardous work as encountered in forestry activities.
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