We are excited to announce this one-day workshop run jointly between The Arboricultural Association and Focus on Forestry First.
This one day course will deliver a comprehensive guide for practical arborists and managers to ensure a safe environment that will meet the requirements of the law and many insurers.
Objectives
When you have completed this course you should be able to do the following:
State the role and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAW) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW)
Understand the concept of Hazard and Risk Assessment
Analyse work operations, identify hazards and risks and evaluate the need for a formal risk assessment
Demonstrate an ability to complete generic and pro-forma risk assessment sheets
Understand the need for revision and maintenance of existing assessments.
Instructor
Simon Cox
Who should attend?
This course is for anyone who is required to manage or supervise arboricultural work operations and for operators required to comply with provided risk assessments.
This course entitles you to CEU's see this link
Programme
Introduction
Background to Health and Safety legislation
Principles of Risk Assessment
Introduction to the Arboricultural Association’s risk assessment package and materials
Generic and site-specific pro-formas
Risk assessment exercise
Completing pro-forma risk assessments
Roles and responsibilities
Monitoring and review
Point of contact
If you have any issues booking this event please contact - knowledgetransfer@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk
Cost (booking fee)
£20
Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Refreshments and lunch are provided
This workshop is also being held 2020:
Mid / North Wales – 17th February 2020