Safety Bulletins

Benzene Exposure

FISA Chainsaw WG

Chainsaws come with well-known occupational hazards like lacerations, burns, vibration, and noise exposure. But did you know about the health effects from fuel vapour and exhaust fumes?

FISA Chainsaw Working Group has put together some information on Benzene, Alkylate fuels, and their Health and Machinery benefits.

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