Planning For The Future
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” report.
Guidance on Redundancy
The BWF Redundancy Guidance provides expert advice and outlines six key steps to consider before beginning a redundancy process.
Health & Wellbeing Guidance for Remote Workers
The BWF Health & Wellbeing Guidance document offers practical advice to help employers create a positive remote working environment.
Display Screen Equipment – Self-Assessment Form
As an employer you have a duty of care to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of your employees whether they are working from home or the workplace. The BWF have produced a DSE Self-Assessment Form for members to use.
Health and Safety Manual
There is no escaping the fact that, by its very nature, the woodworking industry poses a significant risk of injury to its workers. The BWF Health and Safety Manual is intended to help all woodworking employers, and members of their management and supervisory staff, in meeting the duties that are placed upon them under health… Read more »
GDPR Checklist
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 navigate these changes, we have developed a comprehensive GDPR audit checklist.
Member Credit Check Service
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.
BWF Risk Register Template
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 process is essential for business owners to proactively address various types of risks that could impact their operations.
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 to be considered before testing takes place.
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 to be considered before testing takes place.
Materials Health, Timber and Formaldehyde
An overview of materials health issues, challenges and opportunities as they relate to timber products and formaldehyde
Quick guide to waste wood from the Environment Agency
The Environment Agency for England & Wales (EA) has published a new guide which provides a comprehensive overview on waste wood; what waste wood is, how it is classified and categorised, how it is regulated and issues arising from its regulation.
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
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 bullying, harassment, and victimisation.
BWF BIM Product Data Template for Doorset Units (including fire Doors)
Here you can download and complete a BIM Product Data Template for Doorsets and Firedoorsets