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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 »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What steps should I take to manage an employee’s long term sickness?

20 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 »

Fire Highlights Importance of Correct Choice When Fitting Locks to Flat Entrance Doors

20 July 2010 - The recent fire in Kingston-upon-Thames, has raised the issue of fitting the appropriate hardware to flat entrance doors. A mother has described how a stranger saved her baby as a fire swept ... Read more »

Yet another high rise fire in London

13 July 2010 - Residents escape using lift.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Does the glazing unit affect a window’s performance?

13 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 »

CPA Survey On The UK As A Place To Do Business

13 July 2010 - The Construction Products Association has begun to discuss the issues it needs to bring to the attention of government as part of the initiative to make UK a place where businesses want to ... Read more »