Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 15-21 May 2023 - this is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. 

We've put together some helpful contacts covering the different regions, all will speak to you in confidence and help you to get the right help.

Safety helmets (also known as hard hats) can prevent or minimise injuries to the head and brain, protecting against falling objects or debris, impact with other objects, with some offering protection against electric shock. Most head injuries can be avoided if the proper head protection is selected, used and maintained.

A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of operational pre-planning when stacking timber in ports.

HSE has improved its guidance on managing health and safety and controlling risks for businesses. 

FISA are receiving a number of enquiries regarding peat restoration projects and the highlighting of underground services. Some appear to be at the tendering stage. 

5 April 2023 - Public Health Scotland have provided details of the first suspected case of Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) in Scotland. Tick awareness - News - Public Health Scotland. You may also have seen this BBC News item.

Forestry and Land Scotland have previously shared this wide range of Tick related information with FISA and it is all still relevant.

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Toolbox Talk