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.

2024 for many regions has meant up to three times the average rainfall.

Now is the time to be mindful of mud on the road and the hazard it can present to other road users. Familiarise yourself with the laws around this and the steps you can take to minimise the impact of mud.

A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of traveling with a safe / secure load when delivering timber to ports.

A fire broke out on a logset forwarder while it was extracting timber at a windfarm site.

Machine fires are infrequent but high hazard events. A risk to life, to valuable machinery and equipment, worksites and woodlands, adjacent properties and to the environment.

Quest Guide 3.07 version March 2024

It is estimated that 1 in 50 chain break occurrences will result in some level of chain shot release. While the rate of instance is very low, the consequences can be serious. The person most at risk is the machine operator.