Training for Supervisors and Forest Works Managers

Forestry Works Manager / Supervisors Training

Supervisor and Manager Training

The role of the Site Supervisor and Forest Works Manager (FWM) is becoming increasingly demanding. FISA has developed a scope for the FWM course to ensure that supervisors and managers are well-equipped with the technical knowledge to manage and monitor operator performance, thus improving safety on-site. In collaboration with Lantra Awards, H&W Training has produced a combined learning approach, offering online and one-day practical training.

Course Overview

1. Introduction

   • Overview of the UK Legal System for Forestry Managers: Civil vs. Criminal Law, Reasonably Practicable, and Reasonably Foreseeable

   • Understand the legal framework affecting forestry operations, including the differences between civil and criminal law, and concepts in risk management.

2. Understanding Legislation & Guidelines within Forestry

   • Overview of key legislation and guidelines that govern forestry practices in the UK to ensure compliance and promote best practices.

3. Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry

   • “Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry” provides comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving safety practices, outlining responsibilities, legal duties, and safety practices for various forestry roles.

4. Roles and Responsibilities in Forestry

   • Identification of various roles within forestry operations and their interrelation.

   • Focus on the Forest Works Manager (FWM), contractor, landowner, subcontractor, and worker responsibilities.

5. Working with Contractors

   • Ensuring the appointment of competent contractors, using hazard information, reviewing site-specific risk assessments, and engaging contractors before work begins.

6. Planning and Risk Management

   • Best practices in planning and managing forestry work, identifying and mitigating risks before work commences, and understanding landowner responsibilities.

7. Site Management and Operations

   • Techniques for recognising site hazards, managing access routes, utilities, emergency response planning, and remote/lone working challenges.

8. Incident Management and Investigation

   • Procedures for managing and investigating incidents to ensure continuous improvement in safety.

9. Diffuse Pollution in Forestry

   • Understanding the impact of diffuse pollution from forestry activities and strategies for its prevention.

     Expert Trainers

     • Experienced Instructors: H&W Training’s instructors have substantial practical experience in both forestry operations and safety management. Their hands-on knowledge ensures that learners not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical insights from real-world scenarios.

     • Competency-Based Teaching: Instructors are qualified with the appropriate health and safety qualifications and have a wealth of practical forestry experience, making them capable of effectively teaching the course’s complexities.

Assessment

• When practical training is completed, an online multiple-choice question is used to evaluate understanding and application of the course content.

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