Events
BWF Health & Safety Group Meeting 31st October 2017
The BWF will hold the first meeting of the Health & Safety Group on 31st October 2017 in CILIP, London,
BWF at Timber Expo & UK Construction Week: 10-12 October
Fire Door Safety Week Seminar: 28th September
BWF to reveal best of British joinery shortlist and launch new stairs design guide at Timber Expo
Workshop for timber industry to identify 2018 marketing priorities: 14th September
The half-day event takes place on 14 September at the Friends House, Euston Road, London
Construction company fined after fall from height leaves joiner paralysed
HSE have reported that a construction company has been sentenced for safety breaches after a sub-contracted joiner suffered life-changing injuries.
What do you need to know about Formaldehyde?
Every now and then we get asked about 'Formaldehyde' and mostly it's in relation to compliance with a specific requirement or from a concerned user or specifier in relation to health impacts
BWF Windows & Doors Technical Group Meeting 4th October 2017
The next BWF Windows & Doors Technical Meeting will be in London and will be held on Wednesday 4 October 2017
Don’t let debt build
Fair Payment in construction has been a perennial issue and coming out of the summer is often a time that credit can start to build.
Supreme Court rules Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful
The Supreme Court ruled last month that Employment tribunal fees regime is unlawful under both UK and EU law because it prevents access to justice.
UK construction industry growth slows to lowest in six years
Growth prospects for the construction industry in 2018 have been downgraded as the UK prepares to leave the EU, according to the latest forecasts by the CPA.
Joinery company fined heavily after worker suffers hand injuries on circular saw
Job Vacancy: Membership Director
Health and Safety update: New rules and HSE clampdown set to tighten the net around handling of wood dust
There are an estimated 13,000 deaths each year primarily linked to dust and chemical exposures at work and 14,000 estimated new cases of breathing or lung problems annually
Renewed All Party Parliamentary Group for Timber Industries meets at Westminster
The CTI is delighted to announce the reconstitution of the Timber Industries APPG, following the general election held on 8th June
