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medium density fibreboard in schools submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-04-14 16:18

Outline of problems with MDF used in schools.

Workplace exposure to formaldehyde submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2010-02-23 16:11

The Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) has published a practical guide as well as three technical fact sheets that constitute a summary of the research work on the risks associated with formaldehyde exposure and on the means of prevention to be implemented. The fact sheets are aimed at three sectors: Wood panel manufacturing, wood furniture manufacturing, and embalming.

Manual Handling Solutions in Woodworking submitted by cat — last modified 2010-02-26 17:46

Manual handling problems often stem from poor workplace or job design; In woodworking, manual handling causes approximately 30% of the work-related injuries reported each year. This booklet covers the problems, causes, costs and solutions to injuries as a result of manual handling.

Wood Based Boards submitted by cat — last modified 2010-02-23 16:12

Wood based boards are used almost everywhere. Workers complain of the dust produced by the boards but few workers know what the boards are made of or the hazards, such as melamine and urea formaldehyde resin. Informative document on the effects of hazards in laminated particle and fibre boards.

HSE - Safe Stacking of Sawn Timber and Board Materials submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:46

HSE information sheet which contains practical guidance on safe stacking and storage of sawn timber and board materials. It is aimed at all premises where timber or board material is stacked and stored, not just woodworking premises.

HSE - Toxic Wood submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:47

This informatiopn sheet provides information on the reported adverse health effects associated with the more common woods used in commercial quantities within the UK, eg mahogany, oak, pine, teak etc. Discusses suitable precautions which may be taken to avoid or minimise ill-health effects.

HSE - Supervising for Safety in Woodworking submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-18 20:59

A supervisor has a legal duty to co-operate with employers in providing necessary supervision for health and safety. This booklet is designed to help supervisors identify their responsibilities as to provide a safe and healthy workplace.

HSE - Safe Collection of Woodwaste submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-03-16 20:45

This information sheets purpose is to give practical guidance to manufacturers, suppliers and users of woodwaste collection systems on the reduction of fire and explosion risks.