Search Results: 'Health & Safety Executive'

Safety first for JELD-WEN
04 October, 2006
Joinery manufacturer JELD-WEN UK has won a National Safety Award from the British Safety Council.

HSE fire tests find in timber's favour
22 September, 2006
Testing undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found that plastic pallets represent a bigger fire hazard than timber ones.

WPA condemns "ridiculous" situation
19 August, 2006
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is lobbying the UK government and European Commission over a “ridiculous” situation where European timber treaters can continue to use chromium compound after a sales ban on the substance is implemented in Britain on September 1.

Crunch time for chromium
22 July, 2006
Wood preservatives containing chromium compounds are likely to come off the market in September. Dr Chris Coggins, president of the Wood Protection Association, explains why

HSE revamps risk assessment guidance
18 July, 2006
Revamped risk assessment guidance has been published by the Health and Safety Executive to help businesses implement practical safety measures.

TIMCON earns HSE backing
23 June, 2006
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation’s (TIMCON) stand on industry safety has been endorsed by the Health & Safety Executive.

Positive change
10 June, 2006
John Dye is president of the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)

Sales strength
10 June, 2006
The latest BWF-sponsored quarterly survey of the UK timber fire door market, compiled by Michael Rigby Associates, shows continuing optimism within the sector

Dust busting
29 April, 2006
Dust exposure can be an issue for virtually anyone in the timber industry. Health, safety and environmental consultant Dr Alistair Bromhead looks at the problem

Safe stacking saves the day
29 April, 2006
Having the correct storage solution reduces the risk of injury from falls and falling timber

Keeping to the code
04 March, 2006
A code of practice has been produced by the Trussed Rafter Association with the Health & Safety Executive

Safe conduct reduces risk
06 February, 2006
Every year there are several hundred serious injuries in the timber industry. Health, safety and environmental consultant Alistair Bromhead looks at the sector's accident statistics and shows how companies should deal with accidents

A week in the life
06 February, 2006
TTJ follows Daltons' engineer and technical director Steve Balchin on a busy week that includes early starts, late nights – and even a trip to prison

Servicing for success
04 February, 2006
Machinery suppliers are devoting increasing resources to aftersales care

Be safe, not sorry
04 February, 2006
Machinery that's regularly maintained and serviced is less likely to be the cause of an injury