Here is where you can find the latest safety and Safetree™ news.
Fiona’s blog: Latest fatalities a sad reminder we still have work to do It is very sad to hear about the two forestry workers killed earlier this month. My heart goes out to the families and friends of these workers, and their...
Read postFiona’s blog: Growing safe, professional and resilient people and businesses I'm pleased to announce that Safetree and the Forest Industry Safety Council (FISC) are running three free workshops as part of the Forest Industry Safety and...
Read postFiona’s blog: Help to stay fit in winter We’ve just passed the shortest day, it’s getting colder and we need to take cold weather into account when planning and doing work in the forest. Good clothing, good food and a decent night’s...
Read postFiona's blog: Fatigue – rule of thumb for knowing what’s enough sleep As a rule of thumb: People need at least 6 hours sleep a night, but 7-8 hours is better A worker will be at risk of fatigue if they have had: Less than 5...
Read postFiona’s blog: League legend gives team talk to Northland foresters It was great to be part of the Safety Warrior workshops with Tawera Nikau from Team One last week, organised by the Northland Forestry H&S group. Nearly 330 forestry people...
Read postThis post includes a blog on mechanised harvesting; an invite to our regional workshops with Dr Tom; other upcoming events; the latest certified contractors. Fiona’s blog: Time to talk about the H&S impact of mechanised harvesting Without a...
Read postThis post includes a blog on Workers’ Memorial Day; a shout-out to our latest certified contractors; and links to safety alerts from WorkSafe. It includes links to useful resources to help improve leadership, risk management and worker...
Read postThis post includes a new blog that shares insights we’re hearing from industry. It also covers the new register for certified contractors; a free workshop on safety culture; new flexible forestry apprenticeships; and guidance on working on steep...
Read postThis post covers the first contractor to get Safetree Contractor Certification, advice from Canada on preventing injuries from machine roll-overs during mechanised harvesting and a free workshop in Wellington on May 7 on growing a good team...
Read postThree Nelson men are leading the way to improving safety in forestry - once New Zealand's most dangerous industry. Safetree’s Fiona Ewing with the Mechanised Cable Harvesting...
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