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 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. 

Stress Awareness

Scottish Woodlands Toolbox Talk

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

Roll away vehicles

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Advice

Roll away vehicles can pick up speed quickly, becoming a real danger to yourself, pedestrians and other road users.

Eye Injury on Site

Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin

Eyes are highly susceptible to damage. What would only be a minor cut, abraision or bruising injury on the rest of the body can have major impact on the eyes.

AFAG Initial Notifications - 2025

Arboriculture & Forestry Fatalities

The HSE are sharing these notifications. Because the incidents are under investigation exact details will not be available and will not be provided with these notifications (either because the facts haven’t been established or release may prejudice enquiries).

April 2025 - AFAG Fatal Notification - Struck by an object (tree trunk)