Health and safety

Our Pledge

At forest and garden timber services, health and safety is at the core of our operations. We are fully committed to protecting our employees, clients, and the public by maintaining the highest standards of safety across all our work. We operate in full compliance with the current UK health and safety legislation and industry best practices.

Our procedures, equipment, and working methods, are regularly reviewed and audited to ensure they meet the latest standards and continue to provide a safe and professional service. All team members are appropriately trained, and our machinery is regularly inspected, maintained and operated in accordance with strict safety guidelines, by maintaining a proactive approach to health and safety, we ensure that every project is carried out efficiently, responsibly and with minimal risk at all times.

Certification

The certification we hold is as follows: 

• Tree works, NPTC/SSTS units CS30,31,32,33,39,38
• Loler units 1 & 2 (Thorough examination of Arboricultural Equipment)
• Pesticide application modules PA1 & PA2
• Working Near Water awareness
• National Powerboat Certificate level 2
• Emergency Aid in the Workplace (Appointed Persons)
• Hiab Operators Certificate

Inclusive regulation

Our certification covers the following regulations: 

• Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Noise at Work Regulations 1989
• RIDDOR 1995
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997