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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.
...is celebrated on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
Draft Minute of the FISA 2020 AGM - 29th September 2020 at 2.30pm
Scottish Woodlands Toolbox Talk
April is Stress Awareness Month – a month dedicated to increasing awareness about the causes and management of stress.
Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Advice
Roll away vehicles can pick up speed quickly, becoming a real danger to yourself, pedestrians and other road users.
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.
We haven’t quite reached summer yet but, already, hauliers in some areas of the country have experienced deteriorating forest haul road surface conditions and increased dust levels due to the lack of rain.
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)