It is a requirement of BWF Primary Membership that members remain compliant with the BWF Code of Conduct and are periodically re-audited against the standards of the code. This online self-assessment tool has been developed to allow members to meet this requirement in a flexible and convenient way.
BWF Connect guides you through the eight core sections of the BWF Code of Conduct, allowing you to evidence your compliance with the standards, or identify areas where the BWF can further support you in maintaining your compliance.
During the online audit process, you will be required to upload documentary evidence against each section, we recommend you review the list below before you commence the process. The audit platform allows you to stop, save and return at your convenience.
Upon completion, you will be asked to submit your online assessment which will be sent to the BWF Team for review. The audit assumes that all information provided is accurate at the time of assessment, but it is each member’s responsibility to ensure that they remain compliant with any changes to legislation/regulation or internal processes. All BWF members could be selected for physical audit as part of the BWF’s due diligence process.
Public liability insurance
Employers Liability Insurance
Premises Insurance
Asset or Contents insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Cyber Security Insurance
Any relevant Health Accreditation certificates.
Any fire management plans for your sites.
Certificate of dust extraction/spray booth extraction testing (LEV).
Evidence of risk assessments covering hazardous substances.
Example risk assessments
Face fit testing certificates
Records of issuance of PPE / RPE
Example training records for machinery training
Forklift or Plant training certificates
Safe System of Works or Method Statements for Site work (If applicable)
Evidence of risk assessments for any site-based work.
Information relating to any reported incidents to the HSE.
No Evidence is requested during the section however, you can include information relating to any self certification schemes which you are a member of.
A copy of your Environment and Waste Management Policy.
Evidence of a waste carrier’s licence (if applicable).
Evidence of any due diligence system you have in place regarding the purchasing of timber. (E.G FLEGT Licence)
An example invoice for the sale of wood / wood based products from your business
Copy of your FSC Chain of Custody certification, (if applicable).
Copy of your PEFC Chain of Custody certification, (if applicable).
Copy of your written terms and conditions of sale.
Example of a written quotation to one of your customers.
Copy of your written complaints procedure.
Evidence of registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), if applicable.
