Publications
The BWF produces a wide range of publications to support its members and the joinery industry. Many of these are available as downloadable documents on this website, others are available to purchase.
BWF members receive a copy of most publications as part of their
membership subscription fee; further copies can be ordered from the BWF. Members also receive a discount on the publications that are available for purchase.
Index of publications
Click on one of the topics below to be taken to a list of relevant publications:
= Members-only download
BWF- Annual Review 2007 |
General business support
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Guidance Note on Terms & Conditions of Business |
Members only |
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Precedent Sample Terms And Conditions Of Business |
Members only |
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Precedent Terms and Conditions of Business |
Members only |
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Sample Letter To Be Sent When Supplying [and Installing] Goods |
Members only |
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Complaints Procedure Model |
Members only |
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Local Marketing Guide |
Members only |
Employment
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BWF Smokefree Policy |
Members only |
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Age Discrimination Advice (September 2006) |
Members only |
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Discipline in Employment |
Members only |
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EAC Consultation: Government Proposal Extending Annual Leave |
Members only |
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EAC Consultation: HSC HSE Consultation Worker Involvement Summary 2006 |
Members only |
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Model Personal Mobile Phone Policy |
Members only |
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Procedure for dealing with Ill Health Absences |
Members only |
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Redundancy Guidance April 2008 |
Members only |
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BWF Employee Handbook April 2008 |
Members only |
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Statement of Main Terms of Employment - April 2007 |
Members only |
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Training & Development Policy (DL) |
Members only |
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Training & Development Policy (OMC) |
Members only |
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Training & Development Policy (SC) |
Members only |
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Wage Review 2007 |
Members only |
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Wage Review 2007: Background Guidance |
Members only |
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Model Company Vehicle Policy |
Members only |
Environmental
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Waste Management Guide |
Members only |
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Business Environmental Improvement |
Members only |
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Environmental and Waste Management Policies |
Members only |
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Fuel & Storage |
Members only |
Health & Safety
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Consultation Toolkit-Consulting employees on health safety (emailable) |
Members only |
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COSHH and the Joinery Manufacturer |
Members only |
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Fire Risk Assessment Questionnaire |
Members only |
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Fire: A simple guide to carrying out a risk assessment |
Members only |
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Health and Safety Policy Statement - 10 or more employees |
Members only |
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Health and Safety Policy Statement - Guide |
Members only |
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Health and Safety Policy Statement - Small Company |
Members only |
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Manual Handling Presentation (PPT) |
Members only |
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Model Risk Assessments Work Activities (XLS) |
Members only |
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Monitoring your employees health & safety |
Members only |
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Risk Assessment Guidance Notes (including sample) |
Members only |
The BWF Guide to Health and Safety in the Woodworking Industry |
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Machine Safety Card 01- Safe Use of Circular Saws |
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Machine Safety Card 02- Safe Use of Surface Planer |
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Machine Safety Card 03- Safe Use of Verticle Spindle Moulder |
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Machine Safety Card 04- Safe Use of Narrow Bandsaw |
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Machine Safety Card 05- Safe Use of Pull-Over Cross-Cut Saws |
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Machine Safety Card 06- Safe Use of Single-End Tenoning Machines |
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Machine Safety Card 07- Safe Use of Chisel Mortiser |
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Machine Safety Card 08- Safe Use of Thickness/Planing Machine |
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Machine Safety Card 09- Safe Use of Straight Line Edger |
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Machine Safety Card 10- Safe Use of High Speed Router |
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Machine Safety Card 11- Safe Use of Double End Tenoning Machine |
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Machine Safety Card 12- Safe Use of Boring Machine (Vertical/Horizontal) |
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Machine Safety Card 13- Safe Use of Sanding machines |
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Machine Safety Card 14- Safe Use of Four-Side Planer Moulder |
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Machine Safety Card 15- Safe Use of Edge Banding Machine |
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Machine Safety Card 16- Safe Use of CNC Machines |
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Machine Safety Card 17- Safe Use of Hydraulic Copy Lathes |
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Machine Safety Card 18- Safe Use of Band Re-Saw |
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Machine Safety Card 19- Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels |
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Machine Safety Card 20- Safe Use of Fork Lift Trucks |
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Machine Safety Card 21- Safe Use of Multi Ripsaw |
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Machine Safety Card 22- Safe Use of Profile Grinder |
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Machine Safety Card 23- Safe Use of Spray Booths and Equipment |
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Machine Safety Card 24- Safe Use of Nail Guns |
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Machine Safety Card 25- Safe Use of RF (Radio Frequency) Equipment |
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Machine Safety Card 26- Safe Use of Power Hand Routers |
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Machine Safety Card 27 - Safe Use of Rip Saw |
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Machine Safety Card 28 - Safe Use of Dimension Saw |
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Machine Safety Card 29 - Safe Use of Panel Saw |
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Machine Safety Card 30 - Safe Use of Vertical Panel Saw |
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Machine Safety Card 31 - Safe Use of Power Air Tools |
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Machine Safety Card 32 - Safe Use of Chop Saw |
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Machine Safety Cards- Full Set of 32 Safety Cards |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 1 - Safe Use of Circular Saw |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 2 - Safe Use of Surface Planer |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 3 - Safe Use of Spindle Moulder |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 4 - Safe Use of Narrow Band Saw |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 5 - Safe Use of Manual Pull Over Cross Cut Saw |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 6 - Safe Use of Single End Tenoning Machines |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 7 - Safe Use of Chisel Morticer |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 8 - Safe Use of Thickness Planing Machine |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 9 - Safe Use of Straight Line Edger |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 10 - Safe Use of High Speed Router |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 11 - Safe Use of Double End Tenoning Machine |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 12 - Safe Use of Boring Machines |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 13 - Safe Use of Sanding Machines |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 14 - Safe Use of Four-sided Paner Moulder |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 15 - Safe Use of Edge Banding Machines |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 16 - Safe Use of CNC Machines |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 17 - Safe Use of Hydraulic Copy Lathes |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 18 - Safe Use of Band Resaw |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 19 - Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 20 - Safe Use of Fork Lift Trucks |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 21 - Safe Use of Multi Rip Saw |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 22 - Safe Use of Profile Grinders |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 23 - Safe use of Spray Booths & Equipment |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 24 - Safe Use of Nail Guns |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 25 - Safe Use of RF Equipment |
Members only |
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BWF Machine Safety Card (Polish) No 26 - Safe Use of Power Hand Router |
Members only |
Taxation
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E-submit your VAT return |
Members only |
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Timeline for Construction Industry Tax Scheme |
Members only |
Technical
Accessible Thresholds |
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Building regs approved doc-L1 U Value cert Sept 2002 |
Members only |
Care of timber doors on site |
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Care of Timber Windows on site Sept 2002 |
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CDM and Timber Frame Construction |
Members only |
Die form doors |
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door cores |
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Emergency Egress (escape) windows |
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End grain sealants - App. & testing |
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Fire Resisting Doors |
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Installing Timber Windows |
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MDF |
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new test timber variability-v-performance |
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Providing FD 20 doors |
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Replacement Windows - Compliance with Pt L |
Members only |
Resin exudation in joinery timber |
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Approved Document L - Conservation of Fuel & Power |
Members only |
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Timber windows in service |
Members only |
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Timber Windows manufacturers - CDM and your products |
Members only |
Fire doors
Maintenance leaflet for facilities managers with checklist |
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Scheme brochure (Guide) |
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The BWF-CERTIFIRE Complete Guide to Fire Door Assemblies |
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Fire Door Installation instructions |
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Fire Door Frame installation instructions |
Windows
TWA Scheme brochure |
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TWA Scheme Technical Criteria |
Stairs
The Next Step in Technical Guidance for Timber Stairs |
Fact Cards - fire doors
Fact Card 1: Fire Door Installation |
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Fact Card 2: Fire Door Maintenance |
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Fact Card 3: Fire Door Ironmongery |
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Fact Card 4: Fire Doorsets & Door Assemblies |
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Fact Card 5: Fire Door Seals |
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Fact Card 6: Fire Door Glazing |
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Fact Card 7: Fire Door Frames |
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Fact Card 8: Passive Fire Protection |
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Fact Card 9: Building Regulations |
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Fact Card 10: Fire Safety Order |
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Fact Card 11: Changes to Part B of Building Regulations |
Fact Cards - wood windows
Fact Card 1: Part L |
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Fact Card 2: Sustainability |
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Fact Card 3: Installation |
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Fact Card 4: Maintenance |
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Fact Card 5: Re-decoration |
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Fact Card 6: Specification |
