HSE has again teamed up with the Forestry Commission’s Learning and Development team to host two events, which are dedicated to raising awareness of important health and safety issues specific to the forestry industry.
Attendance on the day is free.
18 March 2014 - Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England
25 March 2014 - Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Scotland
Developed in partnership with the industry, all those involved in forest operations should benefit from the half day event – from forestry work managers to site supervisors, to those actually carrying out the work.
Trainers who have years of experience working in forestry will cover issues relating to the use of forestry machinery and forestry chainsaw work, directional felling including the use of hydraulic wedges and bottle jacks, hand-arm and whole body vibration, and public access issues.
At the events, scenarios are acted out based on situations that have led to serious accidents in the past. Risks are examined and common sense solutions are identified that can be applied on site.
Each event is developed to reflect the type of forestry work taking place in that geographical area.
For further information or to book a place or places at this event, (indicating whether you wish to attend the morning or afternoon session) please e-mail treework.shads@hse.gsi.gov.uk by Friday 7 March 2014. Applications will be confirmed upon receipt.
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