safe and
productive lives
and enterprises
Forestry
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2018
Felling and Manual Takedown - IFSG 302
This leaflet covers basic felling and manual takedown in plantations, or of single trees in open spaces where there is a minimum of two tree lengths clear space in all directions, and pulling aids are not required.
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2018
Safe use of Quad Bikes in Agriculture and Forestry
This information sheet provides advice and guidance on the safe use of quad bikes. The guidance is no substitute for formal training and we recommend that quad bike operators undertake formal training in advance of quad bike or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use.
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2018
Quad Bike Safety Update
Quad bike fatalities represented 19% of all farm vehicle fatalities during this period. 75% of those that suffered fatal quad bike accidents were aged 60 years or older.
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2017
Safe Load Securing of Round Timber Information Sheet
Round timber is a ‘live’ commodity, which can lead to independent movement of parts of the load if the restraint used is not adequate.
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2015
Chainsaw Safety Training Advice Information Sheet
The major cause of timber related fatal accidents is being struck by falling trees or branches while felling trees
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2014
Forestry Information Sheet
Information on the Health and Safety responsibilities of Forest Land Owners and Managers who intend to fell their trees.
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