Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) in forestry Version 2.2 released 7th February 2022 15 Dec 2021 This FISA document sets out guidance on how to work safely. It gives practical considerations of how this can be applied in forestry operations. Read more
Temporary omission of rescue breaths from training during current period of high transmission rates HSE first aid at work update 26 Feb 2021 The Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) has stated that they are supportive of training providers who may wish to omit practical teaching and assessment of rescue breaths in first aid training while coronavirus transmission rates are very high. Read more
First aid training during coronavirus restrictions in place from 12 February 2021 12 Feb 2021 The latest HSE information on first aid training during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions in England, Scotland and Wales is below. For more about first aid at work visits HSE website. Read more
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19 6 Nov 2020 HSE has published guidance on when and how you should report coronavirus incidents under RIDDOR. Read more
Benzene Exposure 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? Read more