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Safetree Safetree works to improve the wellbeing, health and safety of people working in forestry. Safetree is run by the Forest Industry Safety Council.

Safetree resources and activities are developed with input from forestry workers and businesses. They aim to lift capability, give workers a stronger voice, and support forestry leaders to create good working environments. FISC includes representatives of forest owners, forest managers, contractors, small-scale foresters, ACC, WorkSafe, unions and workers. Safetree is funded by the Forest Growers Levy Trust.

📣Safety Alert!📣DAMAGED COLLAR -22MM HAMMERLOCKLook beyond the dirt...Dirt and folds in rope or rigging can hide damage.....
08/09/2026

📣Safety Alert!📣

DAMAGED COLLAR -22MM HAMMERLOCK

Look beyond the dirt...

Dirt and folds in rope or rigging can hide damage.... What you can't see CAN hurt you.

Check out this 22mm hammerlock, which has a damaged section in the collar. Damage like this can be hard to see during inspections if covered in dirt and mud.

âš Small defects can lead to catastrophic failure.âš 

INSPECTION REMINDERS:
✅Always clean off dirt and debris from all hardware before inspection.
✅Inspect the full circumference of the collar, pin and body.
✅Look for cracks, wear, deformation or missing material - especially in hard-to-see areas.
✅Check inside rope eyes, around splices and under folds.
✅If in doubt- TAKE IT OUT

Read more about this here:
https://www.safetree.nz/safety-alerts

Congratulations to R&L Contracting Ltd on achieving Safetree Certified Contractor status. Ka pai team!
07/09/2026

Congratulations to R&L Contracting Ltd on achieving Safetree Certified Contractor status. Ka pai team!

07/09/2026

📹Behind the Training📹

In this final video in the safe machine-assisted felling series, Guy Farman, managing director of Wairarapa-based Farman Turkington Forestry Limited, gives some background on how this series came about, including the tragic felling fatality that prompted it.

All five videos in this safety series are available on the Safetree website: https://www.safetree.nz/resources/machine-assisted-felling

Congratulations to Wayne Cu***ng Forestry Contracting Ltd on achieving Safetree Certified Contractor status. Great work ...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Wayne Cu***ng Forestry Contracting Ltd on achieving Safetree Certified Contractor status. Great work team!

Congratulations to Jason Wawatai on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Ka pai!
04/09/2026

Congratulations to Jason Wawatai on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Ka pai!

📣Safety Alert! 📣RECENT SPIKE IN LOG TRUCK AND TRAILER ROLLOVERSIndustry discussion and safety incident data have highlig...
03/09/2026

📣Safety Alert! 📣

RECENT SPIKE IN LOG TRUCK AND TRAILER ROLLOVERS

Industry discussion and safety incident data have highlighted a concerning increase in log truck and trailer rollovers across NZ.

Industry leaders, forest owners, transport operators and the Log Transport Safety Council say the trend requires immediate attention - and action.

While every rollover is different, common contributing factors include:

⚠ High payloads and over height loads reducing margins for error – with more operators carting on 54 and 58 tonne permits.

âš  Excessive speed for conditions.

âš  Driver distraction and mobile phone use.

âš  Fatigue and work pressure.

âš  Increased cost pressure from rising diesel prices.

âš  Road and weather conditions.

âš  Infrastructure not fit for purpose.

âš  Driver competency and experience.

âš  Inadequate monitoring and compliance systems.

âš  Poor load distribution and load security.

There are a number of key actions for the industry to take, which you can read more about at:
https://tinyurl.com/StopThinkAssess

But remember...

STOP. THINK. ASSESS

Before every journey ask:
✅Am I fit for work and free from distraction?
✅Is the schedule realistic and free from excessive pressure?
✅Do I understand the route, hazards, and current conditions?
✅Is the truck configuration suitable for the road and operating conditions?
✅Is the load correctly positioned and secured?

If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions - stop, and address the issue before travelling.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/StopThinkAssess

03/09/2026

📹Machine-assisted felling video #4: The winch pull 📹

In the fourth video in this series, Safetree auditor Jay Hemopo explains how to safely use a ground winch machine or cable hauler to pull trees over.

See what tips you can pick up.

This video is one of five recently released by Farman Turkington Forestry Ltd, in partnership with Safetree and Competenz.

Learn more about the videos here: https://www.safetree.nz/news/new-machine-assisted-felling-training-videos-released

Congratulations to Jeremy Liddington on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Top work!
02/09/2026

Congratulations to Jeremy Liddington on achieving Safetree Certified Tree-Faller status. Top work!

🗞Staying informed is one of the best ways to stay safe 🗞With change happening fast across forestry health and safety, it...
02/09/2026

🗞Staying informed is one of the best ways to stay safe 🗞

With change happening fast across forestry health and safety, it's important to keep up with the latest developments.

Sign up to the Safetree newsletter for safety alerts, updates and resources delivered directly to your inbox.

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Because you are the key to better safety in the forestry sector.

Congratulations to BBL Contracting Ltd on achieving Safetree Certified Contractor status. Way to go team!
01/09/2026

Congratulations to BBL Contracting Ltd on achieving Safetree Certified Contractor status. Way to go team!

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