July 2023 - Shipping of roundwood has steadily increased over the last 18 months, not least with the storm Arwen clear up in NE Scotland. Many ports previously unused for timber for many years are now being utilised for multi modal shipping of timber and it was pertinent for FISA to engage with this sector to create a base guidance document that can be referenced by ports and hauliers / suppliers.

FISA Safety Bulletin

Travis Perkins has been fined £2m after timber fell off one of its lorries and onto a car in Sussex, killing the driver.

FISA has received raised concern on transporting round timber in extreme / freezing temperatures after a recent incident - have you experienced similar in freezing cold temperatures?

Nearly 11 million tonnes are hauled from GB forests annually.

STTS grant available to support the fitting of strap auto tensioner systems to timber lorries

A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of operational pre-planning when stacking timber in ports.

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Toolbox Talk

A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of traveling with a safe / secure load when delivering timber to ports.

June 2021 Update - Strapping Stickers

5th edition now published and revised Strapping Round Timber poster.