FISA often receives questions on defibrillators. Here we provide some information on provision, tips on getting a defibrillator and location app for adding to site emergency information.

Join one of our online Chainsaw Operator Meetings - 26 & 30 November

A very important safety bulletin highlighting the need to stack in a safe a stable manner, and the reason to advise the public to not climb on timber stacks.

FISA have recently received several queries seeking advice on the issue of how to approach retrieving trees or timber out of rivers or other water bodies.

HSE have published details of a recent prosecution after a worker was struck by a falling Ash tree, leaving them left with life-changing injuries. They suffered multiple serious injuries leaving them paralysed from the stomach down.

We are receiving queries about lone working, particularly for those contracted as a self employed/free lance worker

Euroforest have shared a number of Ash Dieback safety guidance items.

Everyone involved in forestry work has a responsibility to protect the environment. This guide contains information to help landowners, employers, the self-employed, employees and those in control of work in forestry deliver their responsibilities, meet legal environmental protection requirements and clearly demonstrate this.

FLS has a PhD student from Aberdeen University undertaking studies into fatigue, with a particular focus on those working on steep ground.