31 Jan 2025 Categories: News, Safety Bulletins, Chainsaw Operations Chainsaw Operative - Trapped Foot Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin An incident where a chainsaw operator trapped his foot while breaking down a fallen tree. This required successfully calling the emergency services and an out come without serious injury. The bulletin covers several learning points which could have prevented this incident and also the positive actions by the team on site. Look also to crown breakdown section in FISA 307, Chainsaw felling of large trees, and particularly the importance of having a winch to prevent stems rolling. Documents to download Scottish Woodlands Health and Safety. Safety Bulletin. Chainsaw Operator Trapped Foot. Jan 2025. (Ref 25.02)(.pdf, 937.45 KB) Previous Article Man died after getting arm and neck trapped in a firewood processing machine Next Article Windblow damage Print
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