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Compliance reminder for plant, machinery and equipment

Plant, machinery and equipment must be suitable for the purpose for which it is used or provided and may be used only under the conditions for which it is suitable. It must be maintained, in working order and in good repair, and must comply with relevant design and construction standards where applicable.

Safety Accord Manager

FISA is seeking a special person to lead the management of the Accord, applying your substantial safety knowledge while continuing to build on our success and recognition.

Deadline for applications: Friday 23rd January 2026.

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.

Roadside Safety Week 2025

Roadside Safety Week takes place between 19th November – 25th November 2025. It is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about road safety issues, including the prevention of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the road.

AFAG Initial Notifications - 2025

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).

August 2025 - AFAG Fatal Notification - Fall From Height (Tree Work)

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Road Safety Strategy

The government has launched its first road safety strategy in more than a decade with the overarching aim of reducing deaths and serious injuries on Great Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035, using a 2022-2024 baseline. 

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