I agree Pete, the problem is there is massive resistance to re-certification / refresher training at a grass roots level in Forestry. The main reason being, as it always is, cost. Contractors just can't afford the time out to do it when margins are squeezed so tight.
I find alot of the time...
Paul, Burnham...
Thanks for that guys that's great. The problem is we have fairly robust procedure in terms of training and certification BUT the fatalities still occur.
The main problem being attitudes and the fact that someone can do a course and be in the woods or on a machine with little...
Hi guys, the forestry industry in the UK has one of the worst fatality counts of all industries in the country.
Mainly motor manual felling works and machinery operators on short wood systems in remote spots.
The industry has been asked to address this itself before expensive fines and...
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