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    This updated Code of Practice was required due to many outdated references following various amendments to regulations since the Code’s original publication (2009).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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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