Search Results: 'HSE'

UKTFA releases major update to timber frame guidance
17 December, 2012
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has published the long-awaited results of its SiteSafe Series 2 fire tests in a move which it says will underpin growth of timber frame.

HSE endorses expansion of UKTFA’s Site Safe “approved” product list
26 November, 2012
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has given its endorsement to an expanded list of approved products and systems under the UK Timber Frame Association’s Site Safe Fire Risk Management programme.

Homag demonstrates quality and quantity
27 October, 2012
Homag Group was W12’s biggest exhibitor by some margin, with six stands incorporated into “Homag City”.

HSE cost recovery scheme is introduced
02 October, 2012
Companies that fall foul of health and safey regulations will now have to pay towards the recovery of the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) related costs, including inspections.

Timber frame conference focuses on fire safety
21 September, 2012
A major London conference on fire risk solutions for timber structures will feature input from MPs, the insurance industry, the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), HSE and the fire service.

Timber building firm fined after fall
06 August, 2012
Modular timber building producer RG Stones (Buildings) Ltd has been fined £6,500 after an employee fell through a canopy, missed safety landing bags and suffered multiple injuries.

Scott Timber fined for worker injury
17 May, 2012

Pallet manufacturer sentenced for health and safety failings
04 May, 2012

Firm fined £8,000 after timber delivery driver impaled
11 April, 2012

Pallet manufacturer fined £10,000 for unsafe fires
04 April, 2012

No justification for use of chromium
31 March, 2012

Door manufacturer fined £35,000 after worker death
19 March, 2012

Industry voice
17 March, 2012
The Trussed Rafter Association provides invaluable information, representation and publicity for its members

New dynamics in dust
21 January, 2012
New technology, environmental issues, economics and the prospect of new legislation are combining to make dust extraction worth a closer look for wood processors

New institute aims to improve air quality
21 January, 2012
Wally Gilder, a committee member of the Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers, explains the new organisation's objectives

Hardwood dust reduction by 2015
07 January, 2012
Changes to hardwood dust exposure levels are proposed