News Articles - Safety and risk

Every second counts when a fire starts in the forest
2024-04-18 10:28:21

Komatsu Forest ensures that fire extinguishing equipment is close at hand

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Caterpillar launches new programs to help build safety cultures
2024-03-17 15:46:44

Caterpillar Safety Services incorporates the latest research and approaches to address safety excellence within organizations

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Occupational safety and health in the future of forestry work
2023-07-21 09:22:29

The FAO, ILO & United Nations have produced a new publication providing guidance for forestry operations


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Tigercat provides information on high pressure injection injuries
2018-02-22 11:27:33

An under-estimated danger to machine operators and service technicians are injuries from high pressure oil being injected into the skin.

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The top five causes of forestry equipment fires!
2018-02-22 11:17:44

How to avoid fires on logging machines.

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The impact of extended working hours on logging workers
2018-02-22 11:14:46

Trying to increase machine utilisation to reduce costs can have a negative influence on logging workers. The FRA provides guidance for extended working hours.

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Steps to reduce harvester chain shot
2018-02-22 11:08:08

AEM outlines five tips to reduce harvester head chain shot risk

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Research - Steep slope harvesting in New Zealand
2018-02-22 11:05:03

Improved productivity, no worker on the slope and no hand on the chainsaw? What is this all about?

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Safety tips from John Deere
2018-02-22 10:57:38

Safety is the top priority of all logging crews. John Deere assists us in keeping the logging site safe.

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Safety requirements for using excavator-based machines in logging operations
2018-02-22 10:56:55

FESA provides guidelines for the safe use of construction excavators in forestry operations.

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