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Ian Wilson, east west training. Google it for details probably no use as Scotland he covers but worth a try if you're stuck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haven't been on here for a while ! As we thought may happen just no chance of getting young lad on fc site until he's 17 and has passed driving test. Thanks for help everyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Will post and let you know outcome, I suspect they will keep stalling me as long as possible. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Common sense definitely out the window! I see where there coming from on the accident side but as we are allowed lone working then surely if we put in place lone working procedures with 16 year old on site then it would be safer than a trained operator on his own other option is have 3 on site. With regard to forest roads being public then there would be no need for him to be on them with a machine, a harvesting site may be different but ground prep wouldn't be an issue. It drives me mad this when we are struggling to get young ones into the industry! Thank you for your help with this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes bit disappointing, did they give any insight as to why they need to have driving licence if they will be working under supervision with trained operators? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Might be worth a try, going to start chasing them in new year as been getting fobbed off but didn't have time on run up to xmas to keep on their backs. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Will do! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's what I'm puzzled about that if can take fmoc at 16 then why can't they work on fc site, not sure they are 100% sure themselves and are taking cautious route. Was hoping someone else may have had experience or know of publications as above that may clarify Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Currently have a 16 year old lad wanting to start with me as an excavator operator for our restock mounding contracts, bulk of our work is on Forest Commission sites (Scotland), FC are saying that he cant due to his age, he would need to be 17. under Fmocs provisional he would be supervised at all times and risk assessments updated to take account of his age. Lad is very keen and mature for his age, Wondering if anyone else has any experience with a 16 year old and FC rules? is what their telling me correct? Hope have posted this in correct area!! Thanks