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?

Travis Perkins has been fined £2m after timber fell off one of its lorries and onto a car in Sussex, killing the driver.

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).

January 2025 - AFAG Fatal Notification - Struck by (branch)

Storm Eowyn and Darragh updates

A Fatal Accident Inquiry found Andrew Sinclair died after his clothes became entangled in the machine, leading to arm and neck injuries.