Euroforest have shared a number of Ash Dieback safety guidance items.

As well as physical wellness, it is important to look after your mental wellbeing. There are lots of different life events that can affect your mental wellbeing such as bereavement, loneliness and money worries. Mental Health can affect anyone, for no apparent reason. It is important to know how to support yourself and who to turn to for additional help.

FLS has a PhD student from Aberdeen University undertaking studies into fatigue, with a particular focus on those working on steep ground.

The HSE are sharing these notifications. Because the incidents are under investigation exact details will not be available and will not be provided with these notifications (either because the facts haven’t been established or release may prejudice enquiries).

September 2024 - AFAG Fatal Notification - Struck by a tree

Please complete the survey providing your views on the types of first aid certificates that should be allowed as part of the apprenticeships. 

In response to recent queries to FISA on PPE, Andy Sloss chair of the FISA Chainsaw Working Group has prepared some advice.