Industry guidance
Specific guidance is available for the following:
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The wood recycling industry
The Wood Recyclers Association (WRA) has calculated that almost 2.8 million tonnes (60%) of the UK’s waste wood is getting recycled. This figure, along with the number of companies involved, is expected to rise.
- Health and safety in sawmills
Sawmilling is a dangerous industry which has the potential for causing fatalities and major injuries. Find out more on how to control the health and safety risks.
- Industrial timber treatment plants
Guidance for timber treatment plant operators on how to comply with legal requirements for the industrial treatment of timber.
- Occupational health in furniture manufacturing
The management of health issues in the furniture industry needs improving. Find out more about HSE’s pilot project to achieve this.
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Manual handling in the mattress industry
HSE has worked with bed manufacturers to reduce the high number of manual handling injuries in the industry. Find out how.
Information sheets & Circular saw poster
Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP)
DVD: Health and safety in the woodworking industry
BS EN’s for woodworking machines
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