Safety Library

The Safety Library holds a wide range of items. These can be filtered using the categories listing on the right-hand-side or bottom of the page.

FISA 501

Tractor units in tree work

July 2025 - update to Item 19 of FISA 501

This leaflet covers driving tractor base units in forestry operations and other tree work and highlights the machine features and operating requirements.

FISA 808

CDM in Relation to Forestry

November 2024 - FISA 808 Feedback Q&A (V1) 20.11.24

October 2024 - FISA 808 Annex 1 amended to show CDM not required for Forwarder Track (Brash & Stump) - see p8.

September 2024 - This new guide provides a summary for the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 and how they apply to forestry-related construction work. 

FISA 707

Roundwood in Ports

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.

Healthy Trees Need Healthy People

FISA are delighted to join with other organisations from across the forestry sector to tackle the growing issues surrounding Mental Health in forestry through this new initiative.

Stress Awareness

Scottish Woodlands Toolbox Talk

April is Stress Awareness Month – a month dedicated to increasing awareness about the causes and management of stress.