Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 9-15 May 2022 - 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.

From 1 February 2021 Construction and Use Regulations will not allow tyres aged over 10 years old to be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats). So, if used it will mean a dangerous fail at annual test and a prohibition.

This FISA bulletin gives a list of what a chainsaw operator needs for your personal first aid kit. 

Updated April 2022

The HSE are sharing these notifications on a trial basis over the next 6 months. 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).

March 2022 - Fatal notification - Struck by a tree during felling

The timber industry is perhaps at higher risk than others, particularly when it comes to safety, so it is imperative that all new businesses are set up correctly right from the start. The team at the Diverse Regeneration Company has some useful advice.