The article discusses the development of a melodic approach to the design of equipment for use in logging processes (for example, in the implementation of investment projects for the development of forests). The authors have developed and presented an approach to the design of modern equipment and special equipment, which includes all stages: from the organization of research to development, design, construction and production. The proposed approach is based on the results of an assessment of occupational risks for the conditions in which the equipment and equipment will be used, and the influence of the human factor is proposed to be taken into account through a structured process of interaction, receiving feedback on the operation of equipment, which allows obtaining additional data on the parameters of equipment (nodes, working bodies, aggregates, etc.) and, on on this basis, allowing to reduce to the minimum the probability of injury, and also taking into account the peculiarities of the influence of human behavior (human factor) on the process and result of work.