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Supervising for safety in woodworking – HSE’s updated guidance

04 February 2010 - Employers have to make sure supervisors receive adequate health and safety training. This should include training in how to use the work equipment under their control, the risks involved and the ... Read more »

Government adds social criteria to its timber procurement policy

04 February 2010 - Environment secretary Hilary Benn has announced that all Government procurement contracts for timber products will, from 1st April 2010, include social criteria as contract conditions, in ... Read more »

Maximum compensatory award limit for unfair dismissal claims drops from £66,200 to £65,300

04 February 2010 - The compensatory award for unfair dismissal claims has been reduced with effect from 1 February 2010 to reflect the recent fall in RPI. The maximum award, which had been linked to the RPI for ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – How do I retire an employee?

02 February 2010 - BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Pay and Technical issues. For the next few weeks, ... Read more »

Construction Skills Network Predicts Construction Recession To End In 2011

27 January 2010 - The CSN's latest forecast echo predictions of a slow return to growth in construction.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Is it necessary to give an employee a written contract of employment?

26 January 2010 - BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Pay and Technical issues. For the next few weeks, ... Read more »

Fire doors on Facebook

26 January 2010 - In order to increase information about the BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door and Doorset Scheme and the correct specification and installation of fire doors, you can now follow news and comments about ... Read more »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Oh. Bugger.

21 January 2010 - Looks like I'm not the only pessimist in the room.

Chief Executive’s Blog: Building The Industry’s Showcase

20 January 2010 - The Wood Awards needs the support of the timber industry. The BWF is delighted to be sponsoring them again.

Building Designers Urged To Use New Fire Retardant Specifiers Checklist

19 January 2010 - The Wood Protection Association has produced a guide to help specifiers check flame retardants are fit for the purpose required.