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.
Quads & All-Terrain Vehicles
Updated July 2026 - carrying important information relating to the use of ATVs both in forestry and agriculture.
A summary of the updates is also available.
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.
CDM in Relation to Forestry
June 2026 - FISA 808 Feedback Q&A (V2) June 2026
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.
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.
The refreshed 2019 FISA Guidance on Managing Health & Safety in Forestry (GMHSF).
FISA Safety Bulletin
Forestry pesticide users do need to be suitably trained and certified.
Make prevention part of everyday practice
Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that preventing work-related stress is most effective when it is part of everyday work design and management.
Updated Timber Transport Forum guidance now UK wide