Trees1st places great emphasis on the provision of a safe working environment.  In an industry that is fraught with dangers, it is critically important that staff are properly trained and appropriately equipped to carry out their duties.  Trees1st understands and implements a thorough risk assessment procedure on all its operations. Site specific Risk Assessments/ or Method Statements are available on request to the client. 

Continued professional development within the company is viewed as a way of raising skill levels and maintaining high safety standards.  Field staff and management are constantly monitored to ensure they are operating safely, productively and in compliance with HSE and Industry Best Practice Guidelines.  Monitoring is implemented through spot checks and 6 monthly appraisals.  These give management a true picture of staff performance and training needs and provides an avenue for product quality assurance. 

Trees1st places great emphasis on Health and Safety and the continued professional development of all staff, there is clearly a positive correlation between thorough, appropriate training and the reduction of risk.  Ongoing training ensures staff are motivated, skilled and competent to carry out their daily tasks.  It is important not to become complacent and identify areas where training is required.