Search Results: 'HSE'

Governance guidance
20 December, 2023
Wood preservation is a highly regulated sector. To help bring to life the governance that allows pressure treated timber to be sold across Europe, we caught up with Dr Olivia Allen, regulatory manager for Arxada

Testing for a safer future
19 December, 2023
As part of the extensive series of regulatory, service and market reviews in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, an Independent Review of the Construction Products Testing Regime was published this summer. In this article, Gordon Ewbank of the Wood Protection Association summarises the key conclusions and implications for the timber sector

Safe and secure
29 August, 2023
Matt Grierson, president of the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) provides some guidance on keeping your employees safe

A steamroller of reform
28 August, 2023
A Structural Timber Association roundtable discussion at Future Build addressed the Building Safety Act, described as the biggest regulatory change for UK construction in 40 years. Mike Jeffree reports

Dusting off health and safety
28 June, 2023
Kevin Underwood, technical director of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores best practice when keeping employees safe from wood dust exposure

Racking it up to experience
25 August, 2022
For more than 55 years family-run firm Stakapal has produced storage racking for warehousing and manufacturing industries across the UK. Nick Betteley, technical director at Stakapal explains how correct storage can benefit your operation

Brexit and the BPR
24 October, 2019
Gordon Ewbank, CEO of the Wood Protection Association, clarifies the situation regarding the implications of Brexit on the preservative treated wood supply chain.

WPA unveils new brand identity and strategic vision
23 October, 2019
The WPA’s chief executive Gordon Ewbank gives TTJ an exclusive insight into the Association’s fresh new image and operations.

Positive vibes
21 August, 2019
Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers, who assembled for the Trussed Rafter Association AGM

On track with BPR
22 April, 2019
Navigating the Biocidal Products Regulation can be tortuous but it is ultimately rewarding. Sally Spencer reports

HSE backing for Creosote use
20 February, 2017
The Health & Safety Executive has authorised the use of creosote as an industrial preservative for wood used as railway sleepers, telegraph poles, fence panels and on cut end surfaces. Authorisation for other uses such as fence posts may follow

A mission to protect
20 May, 2016
The prospects of the timber treatment sector are good, but it needs to be ever more proactive to achieve its potential, the Wood Protection Association conference heard. Mike Jeffree reports

Safety First
21 March, 2016
Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) CEO Peter Harvey examines the risks of moving materials and offers guidance to keep workers safe.

360 Safety
20 October, 2015
The Fork Lift Truck Association is driving safety standards for forklift use and its National Fork Lift Safety Conference was a chance to share best practice and case studies for users.

Koppers plated preservation
19 November, 2014
Koppers Performance Chemicals is expecting to make great gains, thanks to its game changing MicroPro and the latest addition to its Celcure range, Celcure C4. Sally Spencer reports

Wood dust: guidance to compliance
22 February, 2014
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is helping members to comply with wood dust regulations.

HSE wood dust crackdown
22 February, 2014
The Health and Safety Executive has been targeting woodworking companies’ wood dust control. Stephen Powney talks to the HSE.

Protection plan
21 September, 2013
Developments in the WPA Benchmark QA scheme and an industry getting to grips with a series of EU regulations are likely to make 2013 a landmark year for the wood preservation industry. Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, explains.

Fire focus cools
21 September, 2013
Builders are increasingly turning to site safety to reduce the risk of a fire. Robin Meade reports.

An inspector calls
23 February, 2013
Regular LEV testing ensures a system is operating efficiently. Steve Powney reports