Arboriculture & Forestry Fatalities
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).
April 2024 - Fatal Notification - Struck by an object (tree)
Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin
FISA Bulletin
2024 for many regions has meant up to three times the average rainfall.
Now is the time to be mindful of mud on the road and the hazard it can present to other road users. Familiarise yourself with the laws around this and the steps you can take to minimise the impact of mud.
Creel Maritime Safety Bulletin
A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of traveling with a safe / secure load when delivering timber to ports.
Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin
A fire broke out on a logset forwarder while it was extracting timber at a windfarm site.
Scottish Woodlands Quest Guide 3.07
Machine fires are infrequent but high hazard events. A risk to life, to valuable machinery and equipment, worksites and woodlands, adjacent properties and to the environment.
Quest Guide 3.07 version March 2024
Scottish Woodlands Quest Guide
It is estimated that 1 in 50 chain break occurrences will result in some level of chain shot release. While the rate of instance is very low, the consequences can be serious. The person most at risk is the machine operator.
FISA Bulletin
FISA have received several phone calls about self-employed persons working in the forestry industry, mainly from those working in the planting sector.