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Forklift Training – New Code of practice to be issued later this year

The future of Forklift training could be about to change with a new code of practice due to be issued later this year. With this in mind The Health and Safety Executive has held an informal event ... Read more »

Latest BWF-CERTIFIRE Survey Finds Mixed Fortunes for Merchants in Fire Door Market

The latest BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme survey of trends in fire doors sales through builders’ merchants confirmed the expected seasonal dip at the end of the year. Although the ... Read more »

BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme Survey Sees Market Easing

The latest BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme quarterly survey of joinery companies processing fire doors (Licensed convertors) sees signs that the worst may be past. ‘BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme label sales ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Will all replacement windows have to be C-Rated by October 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. We’re putting up ... Read more »

Sustainable Refurbishment: online exhibition and conference on 4 June 2010

BWF Members may be keen to know about the forthcoming free to access online event on sustainable refurbishment which is being arranged by CIC (Construction Innovation Club) Start Online. The ... Read more »

Fit notes’ to replace ‘sick notes’ from 6 April 2010 – new guidance issued

After extensive consultation with medical representatives and business groups, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued new guidance for employers on the use of ‘fit ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Can I impose a pay-cut or reduction in hours?

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 »

Roy Wakeman attends Strategic Forum Meeting With CCA

BWF Vice-President attended a recent meeting of the Strategic Forum for Construction part of the Construction Products Association delegation. The meeting saw the first encounter between ... Read more »

New Chair Appointed To CITB-ConstructionSkills

James Wates, Deputy Chairman of the Wates Group, will succeed Sir Michael Latham as Chair of CITB-ConstructionSkills.

More fines due to fire safety breaches

Fire doors and fire exits screwed shut!