To help members’ secure free e-learning from reputable lead organisations, Tony Batchelor (BWF Training Manager) has created this e-learning fact sheet.
Guidance on how to protect the health and well-being of your colleagues working remotely from home.
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.
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 »
This simple Audit Check List helps BWF members carry out an internal review to see how they can comply with the new data protection rules coming in on 25th May. It includes examples of how to write a Privacy Policy and simple rules for capturing data.
A structured process for business owners to identify the most likely or damaging risks in their joinery manufacturing and woodworking firms
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.
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.
An overview of materials health issues, challenges and opportunities as they relate to timber products and formaldehyde
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.
The widespread availability and use of social networking applications bring opportunities to engage and communicate with audiences in new ways. Here you can find a template policy for social media use.
Guidance on how a business can manage maternity, paternity & parental leave.
A template policy to support equal opportunities in the workplace.
A template policy to assist in preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
