We produce a wide range of publications to support members and the joinery industry. You’ll find a wealth of information, including the BWF Employee Handbook, Machine Safety Cards, Model Company Policies, Contractual and Employment Guidance, and Technical Advice.
Most publications can be downloaded free as part of your membership subscription fee; further copies can be ordered direct from us. Members also receive a discount on the publications that are available for purchase. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of advice given our publications, the BWF cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of the information supplied in these publications.
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Jointing Machines: Chisel Mortiser This Chisel Mortiser Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Jointing Machines: Chisel Mortiser This Chisel Mortiser Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Four Sided Planer Moulder This RF Equipment Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Four Sided Planer Moulder This RF Equipment Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Vertical Spindle Moulder This Vertical Spindle Moulder Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Vertical Spindle Moulder This Vertical Spindle Moulder Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: High Speed Router This High Speed Router Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: High Speed Router This High Speed Router Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Power Hand Router This Power Hand Router Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Power Hand Router This Power Hand Router Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Jointing Machines: Single End Tenoner This Single End Tenoner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Jointing Machines: Single End Tenoner This Single End Tenoner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Jointing Machines: Double End Tenoner This Double End Tenoner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Jointing Machines: Double End Tenoner This Double End Tenoner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
This comprehensive guide provides essential advice and insights for running a thriving joinery business. It covers everything from starting out to maintaining operations and eventually…
BWF Guide to Running a Joinery Business
Key topics include:
– Creating a Business Plan: Learn how to develop a solid foundation for your business.
– Winning Work and Retaining Customers: Strategies for attracting and keeping clients.
– Managing Employees, Contracts, Materials, Production, and Health and Safety: Best practices for efficient and safe operations.
– Technical Expertise: In-depth information on building control, planning, industry standards, and regulations.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your existing business, this guide is an invaluable resource for ensuring long-term success in the joinery industry.
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Providing practical information about all aspects of the installation of timber staircases, focusing on key workmanship areas to ensure that stairs are built to a…
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BWF Stair Installation Guide
Providing practical information about all aspects of the installation of timber staircases, focusing on key workmanship areas to ensure that stairs are built to a…
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Edge Bander This Edge Bander Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Edge Bander This Edge Bander Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Copy Lathe This Copy Lathe Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Copy Lathe This Copy Lathe Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Misc Machines: Spray Booths and Equipment This Spray Booths and Equipment Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Misc Machines: Spray Booths and Equipment This Spray Booths and Equipment Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
This report explores the attitudes of two key audiences – housebuilders and homeowners, to see what shapes both specification and consumer decisions. It reveals the…
Timber in the Home Report 2025
This report explores the attitudes of two key audiences – housebuilders and homeowners, to see what shapes both specification and consumer decisions. It reveals the…
Contracts – Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (Business to Business)
The BWF Sample Terms and Conditions of Sale Template is a comprehensive resource designed to help joinery manufacturing and woodworking businesses establish clear and effective…
Contracts – Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (Business to Business)
This template provides a foundational set of terms and conditions that most businesses would want to include in their standard agreements.
Topics covered in this template:
– Payment Terms: Detailed provisions regarding payment timeframes, methods, and conditions to ensure timely and secure transactions.
– Risk and Title Transfer: Clauses outlining when the ownership of goods transfers from the seller to the buyer.
– Warranties of Goods: Specifications of the warranties provided by the seller, including the scope and duration of the warranties.
– Force Majeure: Conditions under which parties are exempt from contractual obligations due to unforeseen and uncontrollable events.
– Reservation of Title: Provisions that allow the seller to retain ownership of the goods until full payment is received.
– Insolvency of Customer: Terms addressing the rights and remedies available to the seller in the event of the buyer’s insolvency.
– Patent Rights: Clauses related to the protection of intellectual property rights and handling of patent-related issues.
Important Note: The document is intended as a sample and should not be used as it stands. It requires customisation to ensure it accurately reflects the specific needs and circumstances of the business.
This document can only be accessed by BWF Members. Login to the Members’ Area to download a copy.
Building Regulations: Guide to Part Q Security Regulations for accessible windows and doors in new homes
For the woodworking sector, Part Q introduced new requirements for the security rating of doors and windows in new build homes (including new homes created…
Building Regulations: Guide to Part Q Security Regulations for accessible windows and doors in new homes
For the woodworking sector, Part Q introduced new requirements for the security rating of doors and windows in new build homes (including new homes created…
Building Regulations: Guide to Part Q Security Regulations for accessible windows and doors in new homes
For the woodworking sector, Part Q introduced new requirements for the security rating of doors and windows in new build homes (including new homes created…
Building Regulations: Guide to Part Q Security Regulations for accessible windows and doors in new homes
For the woodworking sector, Part Q introduced new requirements for the security rating of doors and windows in new build homes (including new homes created…
The BWF Code of Conduct Member Checklist helps BWF members track compliance with our Code of Conduct, which sets out best practice for the woodworking…
BWF Code of Conduct Member Checklist
Covering key areas such as financial obligations, customer care, contracts, employee responsibilities, training, technical guidance, and environmental sustainability, this checklist ensures your business meets both industry standards and government regulations.
Amendments to the England & Wales Building Regulations: Part L April 2010
The Approved Documents which provide guidance in complying with the requirements of the Building Regulations for England and Wales for the conservation of fuel and…
Amendments to the England & Wales Building Regulations: Part L April 2010
The Approved Documents which provide guidance in complying with the requirements of the Building Regulations for England and Wales for the conservation of fuel and…
The BWF Risk Register Template is a valuable tool designed to help joinery manufacturing and woodworking businesses systematically identify and manage potential risks. This structured…
BWF Risk Register Template
The template covers a wide range of risk categories including:
– Procurement Risks
– Operational Risks
– Business Compliance Risks
– IT and Information Risks
– Product Compliance Risks
– Building Management Risks
– People Risks
– Financial/Contractual Risks.
By utilising this template, BWF members can better prepare for, mitigate, and manage these risks, ultimately leading to more resilient and secure business operations. The structured approach not only helps to identify potential risks but also supports in developing strategies to address them effectively, ensuring long-term sustainability and compliance within the industry.
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The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 come into force on 1st October 2010. On 6th April the Scottish Government released the 2010 versions of the…
Amendments to the Scottish BuildingRegulations
The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 come into force on 1st October 2010. On 6th April the Scottish Government released the 2010 versions of the…
Good practice tips to ensure that after delivery doors are correctly treated to ensure that the moisture content is appropriate for the situation and that…
Care of timber doors on site
Good practice tips to ensure that after delivery doors are correctly treated to ensure that the moisture content is appropriate for the situation and that…
This BWF Heritage and Conservation Joinery Group Factsheet explains timber durability, sustainabillity and coatings considerations when repairing or upgrading heritage joinery
Timber durability, sustainabillity and coatings
This BWF Heritage and Conservation Joinery Group Factsheet explains timber durability, sustainabillity and coatings considerations when repairing or upgrading heritage joinery
Explanation of the requirements of Approved Document Part M of the Building Regulations relating to new dwellings covering a number of different provisions, including the…
Accessible Thresholds
Explanation of the requirements of Approved Document Part M of the Building Regulations relating to new dwellings covering a number of different provisions, including the…
This BWF Heritage and Conservation Joinery Group Factsheet provides essential guidance for property owners, planners, and conservationists on the rules and processes governing listed buildings…
This BWF Heritage and Conservation Joinery Group Factsheet provides essential guidance for property owners, planners, and conservationists on the rules and processes governing listed buildings…
The BWF Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Template is designed to assist joinery manufacturing and woodworking businesses in fulfilling their social, economic, and environmental responsibilities to…
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Template
Recognising that CSR should be an integral part of any business, this template provides comprehensive guidance for preparing a formal statement of a company’s commitment to CSR principles.
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The BWF Discrimination and Harassment Policy outlines a company’s commitment to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from…
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Key Highlights:
– Definitions and examples: Clear explanations of unacceptable behaviour, including bullying, harassment (general, sexual, and third-party), and victimisation, with practical examples to ensure understanding.
– Reporting and resolution: Employees are encouraged to report concerns through either an informal or formal process, with guarantees of confidentiality and no retaliation for raising genuine complaints.
– Consequences and support: Violations of the policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal. Support mechanisms like mediation and training are in place to prevent and address issues.
By adopting this policy, businesses can foster a culture of mutual respect and legal compliance, ensuring a safer, fairer workplace for all. Login to our Members Area to download the full policy and learn how to implement these principles effectively.
The design guide 2 provides industry guidance and the minimum requirements for the manufacture of safe and well-designed common timber stairs for the UK construction…
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BWF Stair Design Guide 2: Common Timber Stairs
The design guide 2 provides industry guidance and the minimum requirements for the manufacture of safe and well-designed common timber stairs for the UK construction…
Guidance on preparing a statement of a company’s commitment to proper training and its willingness to give its workers the opportunity and encouragement to develop…
Training & Development Policy (General)
Guidance on preparing a statement of a company’s commitment to proper training and its willingness to give its workers the opportunity and encouragement to develop…
BWF Guide to Weather Performance Testing for Windows & Doors
NEW FOR JULY 2017 – The publication covers the relevant standards for weather tightness, how to determine what performance level is required, and what needs…
BWF Guide to Weather Performance Testing for Windows & Doors
NEW FOR JULY 2017 – The publication covers the relevant standards for weather tightness, how to determine what performance level is required, and what needs…
BWF Guide to Weather Performance Testing for Windows & Doors
NEW FOR JULY 2017 – The publication covers the relevant standards for weather tightness, how to determine what performance level is required, and what needs…
BWF Guide to Weather Performance Testing for Windows & Doors
NEW FOR JULY 2017 – The publication covers the relevant standards for weather tightness, how to determine what performance level is required, and what needs…
Timber windows produced by Members of the British Woodworking Federation are accurate components designed and manufactured using the best available techniques to produce performance rated…
Care of Timber Windows on site
Timber windows produced by Members of the British Woodworking Federation are accurate components designed and manufactured using the best available techniques to produce performance rated…
General advice on the procedures that are carried out during the manufacture of timber windows and the effect of poor protection or changes in climatic…
Timber windows in service
General advice on the procedures that are carried out during the manufacture of timber windows and the effect of poor protection or changes in climatic…
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in effect since 25 May 2018, bringing significant changes to data protection laws. To help our members…
GDPR Checklist
Key Features of the Checklist:
– Understanding Personal Data: Clear definitions of what constitutes personal data under GDPR.
– Audit Checklist: Step-by-step template to guide you through conducting an internal review.
– Gaining Consent: Practical advice on obtaining and managing consent, and information on individual rights.
– Privacy Policy: How to write an effective privacy notice.
– Data Breaches: Guidance on how to handle data breaches effectively.
– Data Capture Rules: Simple, actionable rules for capturing and managing data.
Stay compliant and protect your business by using our detailed GDPR checklist.
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Through our partnership with First Report, BWF members can access complimentary credit checks. This detailed document provides step-by-step instructions on how to utilise this service.
Member Credit Check Service
This document can only be accessed by BWF Members. Login to the Members’ Area to download a copy.
This guide is intended to explain briefly the relationship between the British Standard for timber windows, BS 644, and the European Product Standard for windows,…
Relationship between BS 644 and BS EN 14351
This guide is intended to explain briefly the relationship between the British Standard for timber windows, BS 644, and the European Product Standard for windows,…
The replacement of windows in properties / areas of historical significance is a sensitive task as there is an inherent conflict between keeping the character…
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Heritage Windows Advice Note
The replacement of windows in properties / areas of historical significance is a sensitive task as there is an inherent conflict between keeping the character…
This report by Heriot Watt University compares the service life, ownership cost and environmental impact of windows using timber, modified timber, aluminium-clad timber and PVC-U…
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Whole Life Analysis of Timber Windows
This report by Heriot Watt University compares the service life, ownership cost and environmental impact of windows using timber, modified timber, aluminium-clad timber and PVC-U…
This guide provides information on the different training routes avaiable for new entrants and the funding opportunities available for employers to access. It is a…
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Apprenticeship Guidance for Employers in England
This guide provides information on the different training routes avaiable for new entrants and the funding opportunities available for employers to access. It is a…
Narrow cavity insulated glazing units are often favoured in listed buildings or conservation areas, as they provide a compromise between energy-efficiency and authenticity. Where narrow…
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Narrow Cavity IGU Advice Note
Narrow cavity insulated glazing units are often favoured in listed buildings or conservation areas, as they provide a compromise between energy-efficiency and authenticity. Where narrow…
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Consumer Regulations that came into effect in 2015, outlining the responsibilities of businesses when selling goods and…
BWF Guide to Consumer Regulations
The guide will also help BWF members understand and comply with consumer regulations, ensuring fair treatment of customers, and effectively managing complaints. The document covers:
– Responsibilities around Selling Goods: Ensuring products meet quality standards and provide accurate information.
– Responsibilities around Selling Services: Delivering services with reasonable care and skill.
– Consumers’ Rights of Redress: Steps consumers can take if their rights are violated.
– Customer Complaints: Handling complaints effectively and fairly and procedures for unresolved complaints.
– Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Options for ADR to settle disputes without going to court.
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In 2005, the WWF report “Window of opportunity – The environmental benefits of specifying timber frames” reviewed evidence on the lifecycle and environmental performance of…
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The Environmental Performance of Wood Windows
In 2005, the WWF report “Window of opportunity – The environmental benefits of specifying timber frames” reviewed evidence on the lifecycle and environmental performance of…
This guide provides information on the different training routes avaiable for new entrants and the funding opportunities available for employers to access. It is a…
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Apprenticeship Guidance for Employers in Scotland
This guide provides information on the different training routes avaiable for new entrants and the funding opportunities available for employers to access. It is a…
This guide provides information on the different training routes avaiable for new entrants and the funding opportunities available for employers to access. It is a…
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Apprenticeship Guidance for Employers in Wales
This guide provides information on the different training routes avaiable for new entrants and the funding opportunities available for employers to access. It is a…
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Stair Trencher This Stair Trencher Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Stair Trencher This Stair Trencher Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
The BWF Health & Wellbeing Guidance document offers practical advice to help employers create a positive remote working environment.
Health & Wellbeing Guidance for Remote Workers
From fostering connection to promoting balance, it provides essential tips to ensure your team stays healthy, motivated, and engaged while working remotely.
This free-to-members publication provides a concise overview of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), offering vital information for joinery manufacturers to ensure compliance and avoid legal…
An easy guide to the EU Timber Regulation
The guide covers:
– What Products the Regulation Covers: Details on the types of timber and timber products subject to the EUTR.
– Who the Regulation Affects: Identification of businesses and individuals impacted by the regulation.
– How to Comply with the Regulation: Guidelines for implementing due diligence systems, record-keeping, and supplier verification to ensure compliance.
– Penalties for Non-Compliance: Information on the enforcement measures and potential penalties for failing to adhere to the EUTR.
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FPC for CE marking manual part 1 – The Introductory Guidance
CE marking will affect manufacturers of windows and external doors from July 2013, with internal doors and fire doors likely to follow. Having a written…
FPC for CE marking manual part 1 – The Introductory Guidance
CE marking will affect manufacturers of windows and external doors from July 2013, with internal doors and fire doors likely to follow. Having a written…
The BWF Employee Appraisal Techniques document offers practical advice and guidance, and a model appraisal form to help members conduct meaningful reviews.
Employee Appraisal Techniques
Covering essential techniques, this guide ensures you can assess progress, set future objectives, and identify training needs in a structured and positive way.
Login to the Members Area to download the full guidance.
The BWF Redundancy Guidance provides expert advice and outlines six key steps to consider before beginning a redundancy process.
Guidance on Redundancy
The document is designed to help members navigate this difficult topic with care, ensuring your business is positioned for recovery while handling the process responsibly and legally.
Login to the Members Area to download the full guide.
To support our members, Kevin Underwood, BWF Technical Director, has created an insightful summary of the 24 proposals and 26 consultation questions featured in the…
Planning For The Future
Dive into the details and stay informed about the latest developments by exploring the full summary.
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The BWF 2021 Home Improvement Index provides insightful analysis and valuable data on the burgeoning home renovation market, specifically highlighting opportunities for the timber industry.
BWF Home Improvement Index 2021
Here’s what you can expect:
– The Renovation Outlook – explore why 2021 presented a significant chance for home improvements and the impact of location on renovation trends and decisions.
– Opportunities for the Timber Industry – popular renovation projects, the growing demand for timber home improvements, and insights into the factors influencing homeowners’ renovation projects.
Guarantees and warranties offer added assurance beyond a consumer’s statutory rights, without affecting those rights. This comprehensive template clarifies the distinctions between the two, dives…
Guarantees and Warranties
Key Highlights:
1. Consumer Rights: Learn how guarantees and warranties supplement, but do not replace, your statutory consumer rights.
2. Definitions and Differences: Understand the fundamental differences between warranties and guarantees.
3. Legal Insights: Get acquainted with the legal considerations you need to be aware of.
4. Practical Tips: Discover actionable advice for when you’re asked to provide a warranty or guarantee.
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Our BWF Employee Individual Training Record Template helps you maintain a detailed record of each employee’s training and qualifications.
BWF Employee Individual Training Record Template
This includes woodworking machinery skills, health and safety certifications, and ongoing professional development. Keep track of progress to ensure your team remains competent, compliant, and fully equipped for the job.
Download the template today to streamline training management.
Our BWF Employee Skills and Training Log Template helps you track your employees’ abilities on key woodworking machinery.
BWF Employee Skills and Training Log Template
This includes the planer/moulder, cross cut saw, band saw, spindle moulder, chisel morticer, router, and tenoner. Keep a clear record of training progress, certifications, and skill levels to ensure your team remains competent, compliant, and safe.
Download the template today to manage skills development effectively.
Our Equipment Maintenance Log Template helps you track inspections, servicing, and repairs, ensuring your woodworking equipment remains safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations.
BWF Equipment Maintenance Log Template
Regular maintenance extends the lifespan of your tools and machinery while keeping your workshop productive. Download the template today to stay organised and in control.
Our Customer Complaints Procedure document provides essential guidance for effectively handling customer complaints and ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities.
Customer Care – Complaints Procedure Model
This resource is designed to help businesses manage disputes professionally and transparently, and includes key features such as:
– Legal Responsibilities: An overview of the employer’s legal obligations regarding complaint management and resolution.
– Dispute Handling Tips: Practical advice and strategies for addressing and resolving customer complaints efficiently and fairly.
– Employer Statement: A signed statement from the employer outlining their commitment to a clear and effective complaints procedure.
– Complaints Record Template: A customisable template for documenting and tracking customer complaints, ensuring consistency and thorough record-keeping.
The aim of this document is to provide businesses with a valuable tool that can improve their customer service and maintain high standards of complaint management.
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Contracts – Basic Contract Law – Golden Rules of Contract Management
This Basic Contract Law guide provides essential advice for BWF members to ensure fair and transparent dealings with customers, as outlined in the BWF Code…
Contracts – Basic Contract Law – Golden Rules of Contract Management
The guide highlights the importance of being fully aware of your legal position when entering into contracts, offering practical advice on the do’s and don’ts of contract formation. It also outlines potential risks and problems members should be mindful of to avoid legal complications.
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Contracts – Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (consumer)
The BWF Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (Consumer) template is a valuable resource designed to assist woodworking and joinery businesses in establishing clear contractual…
Contracts – Sample Terms & Conditions of Sale (consumer)
This document covers the essential provisions most businesses should consider including in their standard terms and conditions for consumer transactions.
Important Note: This document is intended as a sample only. Businesses must adapt it to meet their specific needs and ensure it aligns with relevant regulations before use.
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The BWF Annual Report 2021 details the key activities, events, marketing campaigns and lobbying achievements of the BWF throughout the year.
BWF Annual Report 2021
Within the report, we focus on key accomplishments and strategic initiatives that have defined this year, including:
– Leadership and Governance: President, David Oldfield and CEO Helen Hewitt reflect on the BWF’s events and skills and training developments in 2021, and the exciting plans in the pipeline over the next 12 months.
– Working Together for the Good of the Industry: Our relationships with industry partners and supply chain groups to ensure that members’ voices are heard and championed.
– Enhancing Member Support and Engagement: Key advice on technical updates, training, HR, and COVID support provided to members throughout the year.
– Industry Schemesand Committees: Promoting high standards and best practices through BWF schemes such as the Fire Door Alliance and Stair Scheme.
– Campaigns and Events: Highlights from Members’ Day and BWF Awards, plus new campaigns on fire door safety, home improvements, and school education programs.
The BWF Annual Report 2021 is a testament to our commitment to advancing the woodworking and joinery industry.
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The BWF Employee Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to support both employees and employers in fostering a professional, fair, and compliant workplace environment.
BWF Employee Handbook
Key highlights within the handbook include:
– Employment terms and conditions, complementing individual contracts.
– Clear guidance on holiday entitlement, leave policies, and absence management.
– Detailed company procedures, including disciplinary processes and grievance handling.
– An overview of workplace policies such as anti-bribery, health and safety, and mental well being initiatives.
– Advice on employee rights for flexible working, parental leave, and other statutory entitlements.
By providing clarity and consistency, the handbook empowers BWF members to ensure compliance, maintain high standards, and support the well being of their teams. Login to our Members Area to download the full document.
The BWF Statement of Employment Terms is designed to help members meet legal obligations by providing a clear and compliant template for essential employment terms…
Statement of Main Terms of Employment
The document includes guidance on specific contract types such as fixed-term, zero-hour, and apprenticeship agreements, and offers a template that protect both employer and employee rights.
Timber Development UK (TDUK), in collaboration with other key UK timber trade associations, including the BWF, has launched the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap. This…
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The timber industry Net Zero Road Map 2023
Timber Development UK (TDUK), in collaboration with other key UK timber trade associations, including the BWF, has launched the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap. This…
The BWF Annual Report 2022 details the key activities, events, marketing campaigns and lobbying achievements of the BWF throughout the year.
BWF Annual Report 2022
This report delves into notable milestones and strategic endeavours that have shaped the course of this year, including:
– Leadership and Governance: BWF President, David Oldfield and CEO Helen Hewitt reflect on the challenges faced by the wider construction industry in 2022 as well as the positive outlook ahead.
– Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Influence: The BWF’s involvement in shaping industry standards and policies such as building, fire safety and construction products testing as part of the Building Safety Bill (now Act).
– Working Together for the Good of the Industry: Our relationships with industry partners and supply chain groups to ensure that members’ voices are heard and championed.
– Enhancing Member Support and Engagement: Improvements we’ve made to the Members Area portal and initiatives we’ve launched that have helped us to better communicate and connect with our members.
– Industry Schemes: Promoting high standards and best practices through BWF schemes such as the Fire Door Alliance and Stair Scheme.
The BWF Annual Report 2022 is a testament to our commitment to advancing the woodworking and joinery industry.
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Our Fire Risk Assessment Guidance provides clear, practical steps to help you identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective fire prevention measures.
Guide to carrying out a fire risk assessment
Covering key areas such as ignition sources, fuel storage, workplace layout, machinery risks, fire detection, escape routes, and employee training, this guidance ensures compliance with fire safety regulations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. With practical checklists and expert advice, this resource helps you safeguard your business, employees, and premises.
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The BWF Annual Report 2023 details the key activities, events, marketing campaigns and lobbying achievements of the BWF throughout the year.
BWF Annual Report 2023
Within the report, we focus on key accomplishments and strategic initiatives that have defined this year, including:
– Leadership and Governance: BWF President, David Oldfield reflects on a successful tenure, and celebrates working with industry partners on advancing sustainable construction.
– Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Influence: The BWF’s involvement in shaping industry standards and policies such as the Timber Construction Roadmap and Future Homes and Building Standards.
– Enhancing Member Support and Engagement: Improvements we’ve made to the Members Area portal and initiatives we’ve launched that have helped us to better communicate and connect with our members.
– Industry Schemes: Promoting high standards and best practices through BWF schemes such as the Fire Door Alliance and Stair Scheme.
– Skills and Talent Development: Upskilling and training our member businesses via technical updates, one-to-one meetings, and e-learning courses.
The BWF Annual Report 2023 is a testament to our commitment to advancing the woodworking and joinery industry.
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Our Fire Risk Assessment Checklist is a practical tool to help woodworking businesses systematically identify and address fire hazards in the workplace.
Example fire risk assessment checklist
Use this checklist to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
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Model Notice of Cancellation Clause for use with Consumer Contracts
The BWF Model Notice of Cancellation Clause is designed to help joinery manufacturing and woodworking businesses comply with consumer protection laws when contracts are made…
Model Notice of Cancellation Clause for use with Consumer Contracts
This clause ensures that consumers are informed of their right to a cooling-off period, allowing them to cancel the contract without penalty within a specified timeframe.
Important Note: The clause is a sample and should be customised to meet specific business needs and legal requirements.
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Sawing Machines: Straight Line Edger This Straight Line Edger Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Sawing Machines: Straight Line Edger This Straight Line Edger Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Our fact card explains why we started the scheme, how the scheme helps architects, specifiers and contractors choose compliant and safe stairs, and how the…
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About the BWF Stair Scheme
Our fact card explains why we started the scheme, how the scheme helps architects, specifiers and contractors choose compliant and safe stairs, and how the…
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Surface Planer This Surface Planner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Surface Planer This Surface Planner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Top 10 Tips to avoid common staircase problems in installation
We provide guidance to installers about the 10 most common mistakes that happen during installation that, if avoided, can prevent problems with the stair after…
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Top 10 Tips to avoid common staircase problems in installation
We provide guidance to installers about the 10 most common mistakes that happen during installation that, if avoided, can prevent problems with the stair after…
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Thickness Planer This Thickness Planner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: Thickness Planer This Thickness Planner Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: CNC Machine This CNC Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
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Planing, Moulding and Profiling Machines: CNC Machine This CNC Machine Safety Card provides guidance on safe use procedures and maintenance and cleaning.
