FISA Forestry Industry Safety Summit

27th March 2019, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh

Consultation on draft Approved Code of Practice (ACOP): Safe use of lifting equipment

Timber firm fined after worker crushed by tree

This accident happened in 2012; but shows the need for industry guidance to be followed.

Tragic chainsaw accident

It is with great sadness that we report that Jonathan Vicary, a FISA Member from Yorkshire, died on the 16th July 2014 as a consequence of his tragic chainsaw accident

Revising railway safety regulations

Consultation on our review of existing railway safety regulations - it may be of interest to those members who undertake railway felling/fencing

NEW - Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry

A major milestone for FISA - this updated document provides essential information and guidance on health and safety for those working in the forestry industry / woodlands

The future of apprenticeships in England

This is your opportunity to help shape the tree workers of the future