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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

FISA Safety Bulletin

If you drive any type of vehicle for your living, or have responsibility for others that drive, you should ensure you are aware of the condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS).
More associated with HGV drivers who are driving long distances, the condition can also affect others who drive for long stints during the day too, such as harvester and forwarder drivers.

FISA 707

Roundwood in Ports

July 2023 - Shipping of roundwood has steadily increased over the last 18 months, not least with the storm Arwen clear up in NE Scotland. Many ports previously unused for timber for many years are now being utilised for multi modal shipping of timber and it was pertinent for FISA to engage with this sector to create a base guidance document that can be referenced by ports and hauliers / suppliers.

Timber Stacking in Ports

Creel Maritime Safety Bulletin

A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of operational pre-planning when stacking timber in ports.

FISA Safe Access Report

Updated Feb 2023

February 2023 - FISA Forest Haulage WG provide an update to the safe access report to include vehicle recovery.

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FISA TECHNICAL OFFICER

We are seeking a qualified Technical Officer to join the Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) team in supporting the safety and technical elements within the team and the wider operations within the forestry industry.

Closes 15th September 2025

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