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BWF Launches U-Value Calculation Service for Members

02 August 2010 - The 2010 revision of Part L of the Building Regulations and the Approved Documents for new and existing dwellings, which come into force in England and Wales in October 2010, will require ... Read more »

Government Requests Views on Plans to Phase Out Retirement Age of 65

02 August 2010 - A consultation has been launched on the Coalition Government’s plans to phase out the default retirement age (DRA) by October 2011. Under the proposals laid out by BIS and the DWP, people ... Read more »

BWF membership director – visit update

29 July 2010 - Since my last report my visits have taken me from the South West to North Yorkshire during July visiting current members as part of the Engage programme and a number of member applicants to ... Read more »

The Small Print That Can Cost You Money

29 July 2010 - With the uncertainty concerning workload and cash flow difficulties, the current pressures on companies are immense. Also trying to make a profit is difficult enough without having to worry ... Read more »

Press Release: BWF Launches New Award In Memory Of John Hedgecock

29 July 2010 - Download the PDF release here. The British Woodworking Federation (BWF, bwf.soap-media.co.uk/awards2010 or call 0844 209 2610. Download the PDF release here.

Press Release: BWF Reassures Industry About The Introduction Of Mandatory CE Marking

29 July 2010 - Download the PDF release here. Already mandatory in most EU countries, it is expected that the CE marking of joinery products will become compulsory for UK manufacturers in the next few years. ... Read more »

Are you protected? – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

28 July 2010 - Every year exposure to hazardous substances at work affects the health of many thousands of people. The results can be discomfort, pain, time off work and, all too often, premature retirement and ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What Should I Expect a Customer to Know About the Product They Ask For?

27 July 2010 - BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Contractual and Technical issues. ... Read more »

Fatality caused by stacked boards collapse

22 July 2010 - In a recent incident report by HSE, a worker was killed whilst he was helping to remove a board from a stack leaning against a wall. He lost control of the weight of the boards and they fell on ... Read more »

Act Now To Avoid Missing Out On Grant Funding

22 July 2010 - The grant offer for Health & Safety Audits, ISO 9001 and Chain of Custody runs out at the end of next month, so BWF members who haven’t applied yet are missing out on the opportunity ... Read more »