Safety Bulletins

Categories: Safety Bulletins

Tree felled over biomass silo

Scottish Woodlands Tollbox Talk

An experienced chainsaw operator was attempting to fell a dead veteran Birch tree from between some storage and work units. The holding hinge broke and the tree fell without control onto and damaged the adjacent biomass silo. No one was hurt. The biomass silo was irreparable and required to be replaced.

Previous Article Working at Height
Next Article Fall from Cab
Print

Latest Bulletins

Roadside Working

Following ongoing enquiries and concerns raised with FISA for roadside working we are moving forward with drafting new guidance to support the industry on the subject. 

Thanks go in advance to those from the industry that have volunteered to help with writing this guide.

Read more