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.
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.
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
Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Bulletin
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.