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FISA Summit 2025

Wednesday 17th September 2025 - Rheged, Penrith

Come and join us and participate in our safety focussed annual event.

Registration NOW OPEN

Doors open at 12 noon with the summit commencing with a networking buffet lunch from 12:30.

Formal proceedings will begin at 13:30.

The comprehensive agenda will feature:

  • In depth exploration of Risk Zones in forestry operations
  • Summary reports from all the FISA working group heads
  • Introduction to new FISA Safety Guidance
  • Launch of updated industry signage
  • Relaunch of the FISA Safety Award

A Q&A session will be incorporated as well and we encourage participants to come prepared with questions and insights to share from their own operations.

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FISA Pre-Summit Questionnaire

We’d also appreciate your input into this short survey to ensure we cover as much as we can on the day.

  • Do you know the risk zones for each piece of equipment you use?
  • How do you consider and use risk zones during your work?
  • Do you always adhere to stated risk zones?
  • Have you experienced risk zone breaches?
  • Do you use FISA Safety Guides or other organisations safety materials?
  • Are there FISA Guides that you feel need updating?
  • How easy is it to find safety information on the FISA website? Mobile or desktop?

Please complete the attached survey and send back to admin@ukfisa.com.

 

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