Refreshed February 2026 - emphasising the importance around the legal requirement for employers.

This guide covers the safe working practices to be followed when using sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (Quad Bikes) and side-by-side all-terrain vehicles (ATV). All-terrain vehicles are vehicles that are designed specifically for off-road use.

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.

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. 

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.

The refreshed 2019 FISA Guidance on Managing Health & Safety in Forestry (GMHSF).

Updated Timber Transport Forum guidance now UK wide

For those that drive for a living – whether it involves vans, cars, or HGVs,– it may be completely unremarkable to work alone for hours on end.