Use of winch diggers – OPS, FOPS and ROPS FISA had a recent enquiry about the requirements for Operator Protection System (OPS), Falling Objects Protection System (FOPS), and Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) when using a remote controlled winch attached to an excavator. Read more
Supplementary Risk Assessment Sheet - July 2019 FISA has produced a supplementary blank site specific risk assessment sheet. Read more
Roadside Harvesting FISA received a query from an FWM responsible for a site with active felling of woodland adjacent to a trunk road. The response outlines that site planning must take place to ensure that the tree works keep within the wood where possible, and the traffic management plan and roadside safety measures are developed and also put in place. Read more
Five steps to risk assessment This leaflet aims to help you assess health and safety risks in the workplace Read more
Firewood processors and dust FISA has received queries around wood dust when using a firewood processor. Read more
Covid-19 FISA example generic risk assessment Details some of the control measures you will need to put in place. Update - October 2021 - revisions made for safe distancing changes. Read more
COSHH example Risk Assessment for Forestry Operations Example of completed COSHH risk assessment Read more