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Company Response

28 Aug 2007

Author:
Baishanlin Intl. Forest Development

Baishanlin Intl. Forest Development response regarding labour rights abuses at Coomacka timber works, Guyana

As a foreign investor in Guyana, we are fully committed to operating based on the applicable international law and policy requirements in Guyana...we have investigated the management flaws in our factory, such as the provision of gloves, working masks and other essential safety facilities. Yet, due to slack enforcement, many workers do not wear them at work. We also notice that many of the allegations are due to miscommunication among workers. We will implement improvement measures for working conditions and communication with local workers...

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