New guidance and key survey findings on managing visitors with dogs in woodlands 17 Jan 2025 Read more
Police Scotland's National Rural Crime Prevention Team Year Review 2024 10 Jan 2025 Shared from Rural Watch Scotland Read more
Chainsaw operator meetings - November 2024 Presentation and discussion roundup 9 Jan 2025 The chainsaw working group recently held two online open forums, hearing from operators and those with an interest in chainsaw safety. Thanks to the 48 attendees over the two events, joining discussions on chainsaw safety; event discussion saw some dominant themes emerging. Read more
Overhead Power Line Warning Signage 18 Dec 2024 The FISA Electricity and Utilities Working Group have agreed, as a small step improvement, to offer up to the forestry industry, an industry standard template version of overhead powerline warning signage, that better reflects the HSE Guidance. Read more
TEUFELBERGER - treeMOTION Essential/Pro Call for Inspection 29 Nov 2024 As part of TEUFELBERGER’s commitment to quality and safety, TEUFELBERGER is requesting that you immediately check the hardware of certain treeMOTION Essential/Pro product harnesses for corrosion damage and any rope and/or webbing used with the harness for abrasion, in addition to the inspection intervals specified in TEUFELBERGER’s instructions for use. Read more
Fall from height - Forwarder operator laceration to leg Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin 29 Nov 2024 Read more