Between (2005-06 to 2007-08) chainsaws were the cause of accidents in which:
HSE's investigations show that most fatal and major injuries involve chainsaw operators taking shortcuts and not following good practice guidance. Usually the reason is to save time!
These case studies show what happens when chainsaw operators do not follow good practice guidance.
The free leaflet Chainsaws at work contains advice for employers and workers on working safely with a chainsaw, including:
