Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations

The Code of Practice for Managing Safety and Health in Forestry Operations published by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) sets out the legal duties on Landowners, Forestry Works Managers and Contractors.

Role	Definition	Examples of who may take on this role
Landowner	The person or company in control of the land on which the forestry work takes place	The person in control of the land on which the forestry work takes place. Timber growers such as farmers or estate owners with forested land, Coillte, other public bodies and local authorities.
Forestry Works Manager	The person or company who commissions work on a forest site	Anyone in the landowner role directly engaging forestry contractors as part of their business. Timber purchasers such as traders, processors and contractors.
Contractor	The provider of a forestry service	Contracting companies with their own employees or who take on sub-contractors, e.g. hauliers.
Subcontractor	Anyone engaged by a contractor other than by direct employment	Anyone working under contract to a contractor. Anyone in any of the other roles above who works on the site.