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Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors

  • OTM Groundscare, Hay on Wye Hereford, HR3 5PN United Kingdom (map)

Overview

The FWM, or Forestry Works Manager, is the person or organisation who commissions the work on a forestry site.

In 2022, FISA (Forest Industry Safety Accord) stopped delivering FWM awareness training themselves, instead this is now organised and delivered by specialist training providers.

This one day course is designed for Forestry Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager.

This course is suitable as a Refresher for those who have previously undertaken FISA FWM Training.

Objectives

  • Understanding the role of the Forestry Works Manager

  • Oversight of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and the legal Responsibilities of an FWM

  • Understanding Hazards, Risks and Controls

  • Commissioning competent contractors, planning and managing the work

  • Supervision of health, safety and welfare and environmental standards on a worksite.

  • Promotion of a “safety first” culture; incident, accident and near miss

This is a training only course, supported by FISA, designed by mwmac Ltd.

Instructor

Victoria Laurie

Who should attend?

  • Open to all.

Cost (booking fee)

£150.00 per person

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Point of contact

If you have any issues booking this event please contact - info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk

Other Information

Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own packed lunch.

You will receive a certification of attendance, and there is also the option to receive accredited certification for this course from Lantra.

There is an additional charge of £30+VAT for Lantra registration and postage of the certificate .

If you would like to receive the Lantra certification, please email us after booking to provide us with your full name, postal address, email address and date of birth. We will then invoice you for the cost of the certification.

Additional information regarding this will be provided during the course.

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