BWF Technical Officer Stevie Taylor advises on portable/on-tool extraction, which is an important part of the LEV in your business. The HSE remain heavily focussed on dust in the workplace and ... Read more »
In previous BWF blogs, Kevin Underwood BWF Technical Director, has addressed the Government’s changes to requirements for the thermal transmittance (U-values) of windows and doorsets. In ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood highlights some of the key concerns and priorities raised in the latest Wood Safety Group Committee Meeting regarding wood dust exposure, and what employers ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director, Kevin Underwood provides important information regarding changes to CE marking and which products this will apply to in the woodworking sector. It is the UK Governments ... Read more »
BWF newly appointed Training Manager Ian Gurling talks about his previous roles and experiences and how he will use these to drive forward the training and skills agenda for BWF members. I have a ... Read more »
Since June 15th 2022, new building regulation guidance has applied in England concerning the provision of background ventilation (trickle vents) in replacement windows and doorsets. Many BWF ... Read more »
In an industry where noisy machinery and powered hand tools are used (often at the same time) in many workshops, it should come as no surprise that woodworking is one of the noisiest sectors to ... Read more »
Kevin Underwood, BWF Technical Director discusses why it was very much welcomed when DLUHC published an amended version of Approved Document L volume 1 that gave external timber doorsets and ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood discusses how good workshop practices, storage and careful ordering play a vital part in managing wood waste. Timber and timber-based materials are a ... Read more »
What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Hand-arm vibration is any vibration transmitted to a user’s hand and arms and is found to be an issue when using hand-held power tools such as ... Read more »
PIB Insurance Brokers provide insurance solutions for organisations of all shapes and sizes. In this blog they discuss rise of cyber crime and the importance of having the right cyber insurance ... Read more »
Why did you choose an apprenticeship and career in woodworking and joinery? I’ve always been interested in woodworking even from a young age. I’m a very practical person and also ... Read more »
Why did you choose a career in woodworking and joinery? It’s one of the best trades because it’s not just the same thing every day – there’s variety in the work and pieces you’re ... Read more »
What role do apprentices hold in the business? Our apprentices are all very much a part of the day-to-day running of our business and are seen as an important part of the process along with the ... Read more »
Why did you choose an apprenticeship and career in woodworking and joinery? I went to college and chose joinery with my brother. I wanted to continue on with it and turn it into a career and ... Read more »
