These statistics highlight the significant health and safety challenges faced by workers in the forestry sector, including high rates of musculoskeletal disorders, fatal injuries, and non-fatal injuries compared to other industries. The work of FISA to help make the forest industry a safer place for everyone is as important as ever.

Roadside Safety Week takes place between 19th November – 25th November 2025. It is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about road safety issues, including the prevention of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the road.

The FISA Risk Zone campaign will address the ever-growing problem of public and operative encroachment into active forestry work areas.

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).

August 2025 - AFAG Fatal Notification - Fall From Height (Tree Work)

Due to mechanical failure the drone was forced to land amongst the trees causing damage.

FISA via the FISA Plant & Equipment WG will be feeding into the HSE Review of LOLER (& PSSR).