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BWF Unveils New Woodworking Health & Safety Guide

The most comprehensive single guide to health & safety in the woodworking industry was launched last week at BWF's Member's Day 2011...

BWF Members’ Day 2011 – See What You Might Have Missed!

We bring you a brief summary of this year's event. Workshop presentations are also now available to download...

Joinery Firm Fined £3750 After Failing To Comply With Enforcement Order For LEV

A West Country joinery and staircase manufacturer took insufficient action to improve a ventilation unit used to control exposure to wood dust, magistrates' heard. A Health and Safety Executive ... Read more »

BWF News Update No 215

In this edition of News Update, Members' Day 2011 keynote speaker and self-confessed "dataholic", Brian Green, urges members to stay positive about the future despite the onslaught of gloomy ... Read more »

Wood Awards Extends Entry Deadline

With increasing interest and in response to popular request, the Wood Awards has announced that the deadline for architecture and furniture entries has been extended by one week to 3rd June...

Further Evidence Confirms Construction Growth, But Poorer Prospects Ahead

The latest Construction Trade Survey, which brings together information from contractors, product manufacturers, specialists and civil engineers, provides further evidence that construction grew ... Read more »

Join In No. 35

In this week's Join In, the Lead Member for Membership looks toward Members' Day next week, we look at the significant changes to employment law, and we explore how BWF members are part of the ... Read more »

New Arrangements For Reporting Of Injuries And Incidents

From 12 September 2011, statutory reporting to HSE of work-related injuries and incidents under RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995) will move ... Read more »

Construction Survey Confirms Doubt Over ONS Figures

The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey indicates a slight improvement for construction product manufacturers during Q1, even though the longer term outlook is still ... Read more »

New Website Puts Red Tape Under The Spotlight

A new website has been launched as part of the government's 'Plan for Growth' that enables businesses, trade associations and members of the public to offer ideas and suggestions on how to ... Read more »

First Meeting Of Domestic Group Kicks Off The Journey To Part L 2013

Last week saw the first meeting of the Domestic Group for Part L 2013. The discussion has given us a better idea of where the new changes will be directed, and is the spur for BWF members like ... Read more »

What Needs To Be Considered For The Changes To Part L 2013?

The consultation process for the 2013 changes to Part L of the Building Regulations has begun. We need input from members to determine how best to proceed to make manageable and cost effective ... Read more »

New Laws On Agency Workers Due In October

New regulations will give agency workers the right to the same basic employment and working conditions as if they had been recruited directly by a company, if and when they complete a 12 week ... Read more »

Vehicles Driving Through Greater London Facing Strict Pollution Controls

The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was introduced in 2008 to encourage the most polluting vehicles driving in (and around) the Capital to become cleaner...

BWF News Update No 214

In this edition of News Update, members are urged to offer their thoughts on potential changes to Part L, especially those relating to glazing, doorset and window installation, and U-value ... Read more »