Jim Dockery
National Health & Safety Manager
FRS Network
FRS Network is a co-operative organisation serving Irish agriculture, established in 1980 for the provision of skilled people to meet customer requirements. Through growth and diversification FRS have expanded into five distinct divisions intrinsically linked through the supply of expertly skilled people: farm services, fencing, recruitment, herdwatch and training, with a network of 20 offices nationwide and 20,000 customers.
Previous work undertaken in Health, Safety and Wellness/Farm Safety
Currently National Health and Safety Manager with FRS Network with vast experience in Health and Safety in Agriculture and related businesses. Safety Trainer on Agri areas: Tractor Safety, Pesticides, ATV Gator, Department Approved Livestock Safety Tutor for Marts and Lairages. Involved in the set-up of Safe Tractor Driving Programme for Teenagers. Assisted in the production of many publications on livestock safety, machinery and pesticides including video footage and materials available to farmers, monthly news items on safety to farmers. Member of the Farm Safety Partnership since 1994
The Farm Family CPD project
“I think this is excellent training for the entire family. It is the first of its kind that includes multi-generational members of the family to be involved in farm safety. It can be done in the comfort of the family home as a complete family at times that suits all members. It is educational and engaging for all ages.”
