Safety Bulletins

Electrical Emergency – Calling 105

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Toolbox Talk

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) have created a simple 3-digit number 105 for the reporting of all electrical emergencies.

Blackthorn injury

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Shared Learning

and associated Cellulitis Toolbox Talks

Mud on Public Highway

FISA Bulletin

2024 for many regions has meant up to three times the average rainfall.

Now is the time to be mindful of mud on the road and the hazard it can present to other road users. Familiarise yourself with the laws around this and the steps you can take to minimise the impact of mud.

Machine Fire Incident

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin

A fire broke out on a logset forwarder while it was extracting timber at a windfarm site.

Machine Fires - Quest Guide 3.07

Scottish Woodlands Quest Guide 3.07

Machine fires are infrequent but high hazard events. A risk to life, to valuable machinery and equipment, worksites and woodlands, adjacent properties and to the environment.

Quest Guide 3.07 version March 2024

Latest Bulletins

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

If you drive any type of vehicle for your living, or have responsibility for others that drive, you should ensure you are aware of the condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS).
More associated with HGV drivers who are driving long distances, the condition can also affect others who drive for long stints during the day too, such as harvester and forwarder drivers.

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