Here is where you can find the latest safety and Safetree™ news.
It’s clear that Covid-19 is spreading, and more and more people around the country are going to be exposed to it. So, forestry businesses need to be ready for that. It’s time to make sure plans are in place to look after workers and to...
Read postFiona’s blog We’re progressing a number of changes to Safetree Certification aimed at making the scheme more robust and responsive to industry needs. These changes include moving to a new online system for registering information,...
Read postOnline Q&A session with Nurse Taumihau Teremoana. Thursday 14 October, 5.30pm – 6.15pm. Join via Zoom Feeling under pressure to get vaccinated but not sure you want to do it? Then join this free online question and answer session...
Read postTalk and Q&A session with Dr Tom MulhollandMonday October 11, 4.30pm - 5.15pm Join via Zoom Trying to decide whether to get vaccinated but worried about what’s in the vaccine? Then this free talk is for you. Well-known medical...
Read postFiona’s blog Safetree has published updated protocols for working at Covid-19 Alert Level 3. These protocols apply to operations across the plantation forestry industry, from the forest to the port. They reflect new government...
Read postFiona’s blog Today’s announcement about the extension of the Level 4 lockdown under-scores the need for forestry to support the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Vaccination is the best weapon we have against the more infectious...
Read postFiona's Blog The Forest Industry Safety Council, which runs Safetree, was recognised at the NZ Health and Safety Awards in May for our Toroawhi/worker champion initiative. The Toroawhi initiative received a Judges Commendation at the awards,...
Read postFiona's Blog Many companies use a consultant to help them with their health and safety. Over the years I’ve seen the results of this - and there is the good, the bad and the ugly. And yes, I’ve seen these situations in forestry as...
Read postFiona’s blog They say old habits die hard - and in forestry some old habits are putting people and businesses at risk unnecessarily. There’s anecdotal evidence that many forestry businesses are still following a ‘hazard spotting’...
Read postFiona's blog I’m pleased to announce that Simon O’Grady will be joining FISC in April as our Chair. Simon works outside the forestry industry, as Chief Investment Officer at Kiwi Wealth, so will operate as an independent chair. In his...
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