Employers, unions and the government have joined forces to support new guidance on preventing harassment and violence in the workplace. The guidance offers practical advice and has drawn together ... Read more »
The BWF will be running a half-day regional health and safety workshop in the Bristol area on December 2nd, and there are a few places remaining. The topic is risk assessment, but there will also ... Read more »
The VAT rate changes back to 17% from 15% on the 1st January 2010. Some customers will be keen to take advantage of the old rate for new work. If they pay for work in advance before 1 January ... Read more »
The BWF-Certifire Scheme has held 2 workshops at the HMO Network Conference, hosted by Wandsworth Council, London. (12th November 2009)Over 50 representatives from Local Authorities across the UK ... Read more »
Accounting for more than a quarter of all falls from height, falls from ladders remain a common work injury. Recent statistics suggesting that 12 people a year die and 1200 people per year suffer ... Read more »
Two-thirds of companies in the construction products industry have not seen an easing in the credit insurance market over the last three months, despite the enhancements to the Construction ... Read more »
Over a billion pounds worth of Olympic and Paralympic contracts are still up for grabs. With less than 1000 days to go to the London 2012 Games, there are still approximately £1.7billion ... Read more »
HSE have just launched a new DVD; Health & Safety in the Woodworking Industry. Covering updated information contained in the previously available ‘Cutting Edge’ Woodworking ... Read more »
The Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) is promoting free access for new business opportunities. Every small to medium size business has access to thousands of lower value ... Read more »
Every year, the BWF surveys its members to gather information on pay and conditions in the woodworking and joinery sector. The survey enables us to provide advice and information to members, and ... Read more »
