The webinar included a live Q&A following presentations of how real worked examples from industry are being implemented as part of the FWM & chainsaw competency frameworks.

September 2025 - the TN has been updated with higher quality photos; updated text around ‘when not to use a tree-jack’; and updated QR codes on final page

Advice from the Chainsaw Working Group aimed at Operators is summarised in this document. These are general guidelines and set out advice at the date of issue; they may not be relevant to your situation or site and it is necessary to use common sense when applying them. A full glossary of terms used is found at the end of the document.

FISA spoke at this National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) webinar that is open to everyone working with trees.

FLS has a PhD student from Aberdeen University undertaking studies into fatigue, with a particular focus on those working on steep ground.

An example of software to assist forestry operators and managers to record competency.

PPE or A&E: the choice that is faced by people when they purchase a chainsaw.

What are non-technical skills and why do we in forestry safety need to look toward these skills within chainsaw work?

Chainsaw operations remain the highest risk activity within our industry.

The FISA Chainsaw Working Group has prepared guidance on the planning of chainsaw works,  for those undertaking the works, Forest Works Managers and Landowners.   This guidance has been in circulation as a working draft for comment; we now release as a final version.

The FISA Risk Zone campaign will address the ever-growing problem of public and operative encroachment into active forestry work areas.

This FISA bulletin gives a list of what a chainsaw operator needs for your personal first aid kit. 

Updated April 2022

In response to recent queries to FISA on PPE, Andy Sloss chair of the FISA Chainsaw Working Group has prepared some advice.

The FISA Chainsaw WG have released an example chainsaw logbook as one method of recording.

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.

The chainsaw experienced a “kickback” resulting in a deep cut to the collarbone area, between the neck and shoulder.

Join one of our online Chainsaw Operator Meetings - 26 & 30 November

Chainsaws come with well-known occupational hazards like lacerations, burns, vibration, and noise exposure. But did you know about the health effects from fuel vapour and exhaust fumes?