New safety rules for forestry sector

The Health and Safety Authority has published a new code of practice for managing safety and health in forestry operations.

HSA chief executive Tom Beegan reminded everyone in the industry from landowner to contractor of their clear legal obligation to ensure a safe work environment.

“The forestry industry in Ireland has evolved in recent years and we now have a situation where the vast majority of forestry work is carried out by contractors engaged by private landowners.