Hydraulic oil spills
Scottish Woodlands Environment Bulletin
Scottish Woodlands have had six reported hydraulic oil spills on their managed worksite in the last four months.
The spills came from a range of forestry machinery types, including.
- Timber lorries
- Excavators
- Tractors
- Self-propelled woodchippers
All of the incidents were identified and reported early, suitable containment and clean-up response measures and materials were put in place.
Environment Bulletin attached below.
Also below is a new Health and Safety Toolbox Talk - Hydraulic Injection Injuries.
Guide To PUWER regulations link also below.