Forestry

2024

Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations

This updated Code of Practice was required due to many outdated references following various amendments to regulations since the Code’s original publication (2009). The updated Code of Practice has also deleted references to several UK Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) guidance documents as the Authority developed ten relevant guides on this topic. The Authority guides are now referenced within the revised Code. This Code of Practice came into operation on 01 May 2023 and from that date it revokes and replaces the previous Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations which was published in 2009.

2022

Guidance on Safe Use of Chainsaws

These Guidelines have been developed to highlight best practice in relation to chainsaw use and important precautions that must be taken prior to use of a chainsaw.

2019

Essential Tractor Safety Checks

This poster has been jointly-produced in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority & An Garda Síochána. Available in both PDF file and JPG image formats.

2018

Using Petrol-Driven Chainsaws - IFSG 301

This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using a petrol-driven chainsaw. For guidance on specific operations involving chainsaws, see HSA leaflets 302, 303, 304, 306 & 307.

2018

Chainsaw Felling of Large Trees - IFSG 307

This leaflet covers the felling and crown breakdown of large trees in plantations or of single large trees.

2018

Selecting and Monitoring Contractors - IFSG FC1

This guidance sets out key duties and tasks in regard to the selection and monitoring of the health and safety performance of contractors engaged on the forestry worksite.

2018

Mechanical Harvesting - IFSG 603

This leaflet covers the use of a purpose-built harvester or an excavator conversion for felling and processing trees in forestry and other tree work.

2018

Extraction by Forwarder - IFSG 503

This leaflet covers the use of a tractor and trailer unit fitted with a grapple loader or a purpose-built forwarder for extraction of timber in forestry and other tree work.

2018

Electricity at Work - IFSG 804

This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed by those working on forest operations near Overhead Electricity Lines (OELs) and underground electricity cables, who are not working for the Network Owner/Operator.

2018

Chainsaw Snedding - IFSG 303

This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be used when removing the branches of conifers and small hardwoods. For guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), the machine, preparing to work, maintenance, fuelling and starting procedures see IFSG leaflet 301 Using petrol-driven chainsaws.

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