AFCA has become an advocate of the FOLS Skills Verification Program signing an agreement with ForestWorks to provide AFCA members and their operators with discounted FOLS fees. Source: Timberbiz
AFCA Chairman, Ian Reid said they are pleased to be working with ForestWorks to implement this significant development to assist industry meet workplace safety requirements and support skills development.
“FOLS aligns with AFCA’s aim to improve the professional standards and welfare of contractors, while helping to sustainably maintain the nation’s forests,” he said.
“The AFCA Board recognise the benefits of FOLS for industry and they are committed to getting their employees and contractors onto FOLS.
“FOLS is a tool that can lift the professionalism of our industry. It helps businesses manage the skills of employees, which in turn supports safe work practices and environmental care.
“FOLS not only verifies that an Operator has undertaken the appropriate level of training, but they have also kept their skills current through regular practice.
“Now is the time to get on board FOLS, with a discounted rate available for all AFCA members.
“AFCA members who adopt FOLS by December 31 2017 will be acknowledged as early adopters on the FOLS website.”
Diana Lloyd, Contracts and Projects Manager at ForestWorks, said AFCA’s support of FOLS follows HVP commitment last month to adopt FOLS for its own employees, endorsing it as their preferred tool to manage operator’s high risk competencies.
“It is fantastic to see industry getting on board FOLS and recognising the benefits it offers,” she said. “For businesses it offers a streamlined system to manage the skills of employees and improve safety in the workplace.
“FOLS offers businesses a method of demonstrating that appropriate training has been provided to satisfy obligations and liabilities under national WHS Regulations.
“For operators, FOLS verifies to an employer that their skills are current and that they have undertaken the required nationally recognised training.”
FOLS is a national industry-led program, managed by ForestWorks. For more information about the FOLS Skills Verification Program, visit fols.forestworks.com.au
