Debogging and Recovery of Forestry Machines for Supervisors and Managers
This course is designed for participants responsible for supervising and/or managing sites where debogging or recovery of forest machinery may occur. The aim is to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to oversee the recovery of machines that have become bogged down (‘debogging’), immobile or have tipped over (‘recovery’) during forestry, tree work and other land-based occupations, pulling with a winch or another machine
Location: UK
Study mode: Classroom & On-site
Duration: 1 day
Cost: From £200+VAT per person*
Objectives
At the end of the course the participant will have an understanding of:
Safety requirements and regulations in relation to de-bogging and/or recovery, including PPE;
The implications of PUWER in relation to the inspection and use of de-bogging and/or recovery equipment;
The requirements of Risk Management, communication between operators, choice of system, including safe working zones for personnel, interaction with other machines and contingency planning;
Selection of appropriate winch or machine and anchorage points. Ancillary equipment and attachment to effect de-bogging and/or recovery (including righting a tipped or rolled over) casualty machine;
The calculations, using established methods for likely forces that need to be applied to enable de- bogging, recovery and righting a machine that has tipped or rolled over, including the effect of multiplication of forces using pulley systems;
Setting up rigging equipment for safe de-bogging and/or recovery of casualty machine, including righting a that has tipped or rolled over casualty. Ensure machines are in safe position when de-bogging or recovery completed;
N.B: The course is not intended to be a substitute for using large recovery machines provided by professional recovery firms brought in when the task is too big for in-house or locally available machinery.
Who should attend?
Existing Forestry Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders, Managers within Forestry
Forestry contractors wishing to understand their responsibilities on site
Participants do not need to be competent in the use of the machinery and/or equipment, however they must understand the work being undertaken and the competencies required of the operators and contractors.
It is recommended that participants have a good understanding of their role as contract manager within the workplace, i.e. Supervisor, Manager, Forestry Works Manager, etc.
It is strongly suggested that the participants have attended the (Forest) Works Manager Awareness and Mechanised Harvesting Courses before attending this event.
Lead Instructor
Michael Crutchley
Michael Crutchley is an accredited NPTC, LANTRA, FISA Assessor and Trainer plus an experienced Forestry Contractor with over 20 year’s experience working in the Forest Industry.
Michael provides Training and Assessment for Chainsaw, Forestry Machines, Ground based Arboriculture plus site and skills management including Refresher Training, Workshop and Toolbox Talks for Contractors. He specialises in Forest Machine Operations, his experience as a contractor combined with his Assessor / Training knowledge ensures Michael provides services based on the industry’s current best practice guidance.
Over the years he has worked with leading forestry organisations across Wales and the UK including NRW, National Trust, Forestry England, FISA, and the Woodland Trust. Plus, many forestry contractors and harvesting companies such as Tilhill, and Euroforest.
Mike is now developing his skills and business further, by applying his considerable knowledge to supporting managers and supervisors in their roles managing harvesting operations through training events.
Other Information
The course will include visiting site in a forestry and woodland environment.
The ground will be uneven so there will be a need to wear PPE suitable for outdoor visits appropriate to the conditions and weather.
Bespoke option available: We can organise this course on your site subject to planning & preparation costs.*