FOMS leading the way; working safer and smarter in 2016

FOMS leading the way; working safer and smarter in 2016

Like many in the forestry sector, FOMS recently found themselves having less than comfortable conversations with the government regulator Worksafe. These events combined with staff support and the Health and Safety Reform Bill (passed December 2015), urged FOMS toward a new era of health and safety practices, aided by smart, cloud-based technology.

Last week Dan Gaddum, Director, proudly announced FOMS had achieved tertiary level ACC Accreditation. The award lets FOMS join ranks with the small portion of the forestry industry that is striving for best practice and a commitment to continuous improvements in health and safety.

Gaddum, as lead for the health and safety reforms at FOMS, says he recognised the Health and Safety changes as an opportunity to introduce a leading edge cloud-based data management system, enabling FOMS to work both safer and smarter.

The system, seamlessly links all electronic auditing systems in field, allowing FOMS to quickly capture accidents and incidents, undertake detailed pre-planning and provide timely reporting to clients.

“The system provides peace of mind to forest owner clients” says Gaddum “It’s a first step toward using big data to make meaningful changes that ultimately benefit our clients, our staff and our forest management practices. FOMS are committed to developing sound systems and processes when it comes to Health and Safety; a principle that both our business and our clients value.”

Company info For more information on FOMS go to www.FOMS.co.nz

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