What are the Competency Frameworks? Free Webinar - 16th September 2022 at 3pm 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. Read more
Using a tree jack FISA Technical Note 001 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. Read more
Taking responsibility for tree work and staying safe Webinar recording now available FISA spoke at this National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) webinar that is open to everyone working with trees. Read more
Safe Forestry App An example of software to assist forestry operators and managers to record competency. Read more
Non-technical skills in forest safety and why we need them What are non-technical skills and why do we in forestry safety need to look toward these skills within chainsaw work? Read more
Guidance for FWM - Planning Chainsaw Operations FISA Technical Note 002 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. Read more
First Aid Kits - Chainsaw Operators FISA Safety Bulletin This FISA bulletin gives a list of what a chainsaw operator needs for your personal first aid kit. Updated April 2022 Read more
Chainsaw Operators Logbook The FISA Chainsaw WG have released an example chainsaw logbook as one method of recording. Read more