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.
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.
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.
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.
The refreshed 2019 FISA Guidance on Managing Health & Safety in Forestry (GMHSF), is now available to the UK forestry industry.
SSE shared alert
SSE shared alert
SSE shared alert
The chainsaw experienced a “kickback” resulting in a deep cut to the collarbone area, between the neck and shoulder.
FISA Technical Note 001
September 2025 - the TN has been updated with higher quality photos; updated text around ‘when not to use a tree-jack’; and updated QR codes on final page
Advice from the Chainsaw Working Group aimed at Operators is summarised in this document. These are general guidelines and set out advice at the date of issue; they may not be relevant to your situation or site and it is necessary to use common sense when applying them. A full glossary of terms used is found at the end of the document.
As well as physical wellness, it is important to look after your mental wellbeing. There are lots of different life events that can affect your mental wellbeing such as bereavement, loneliness and money worries. Mental Health can affect anyone, for no apparent reason. It is important to know how to support yourself and who to turn to for additional help.
Training and certification
Update August 2025 – FWM competency framework now incorporated; along with some general updates
This leaflet is intended to help employers and the self-employed identify the training and, where necessary, the assessment requirements for tree-work operatives.