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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.

Sitting Disease

Scottish Woodlands Toolbox Talk

Sitting for long periods of time is bad for our physical and mental health.

Healthy Trees Need Healthy People

FISA are delighted to join with other organisations from across the forestry sector to tackle the growing issues surrounding Mental Health in forestry through this new initiative.

Stress Awareness

Scottish Woodlands Toolbox Talk

April is Stress Awareness Month – a month dedicated to increasing awareness about the causes and management of stress.

Defibrillators

FISA often receives questions on defibrillators. Here we provide some information on provision, tips on getting a defibrillator and location app for adding to site emergency information.

Lone working

We are receiving queries about lone working, particularly for those contracted as a self employed/free lance worker

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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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