Covid-19 FISA example generic risk assessment

Update - October 2021 - revisions made for safe distancing changes. Documents updated below to V1.3

This Covid-19 risk assessment details some of the control measures you will need to put in place – but you need to review your own site/personnel/travel to work etc.. AND please check with the regional relevant Government recommendations.

England: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/news/lockdown-begins-to-ease-in-phase-1/
Wales: https://gov.wales/coronavirus
Northern Ireland: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus

Documents to download

FISA WG Forestry Covid-19 Generic risk assessment V1.3.pdf(.pdf, 147.89 KB)
FISA WG Forestry Covid-19 Generic risk assessment V1.3.docx(.docx, 55.86 KB)

HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics

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.

The Forest Industry Safety Accord

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Covid-19 FISA example generic risk assessment

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HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics