Services

Since 1995, BFM Ltd has provided a variety of sector specific environmental, health and safety services for its member companies including:

¨     Advice line: provides advice (free of charge) on any areas of EHS management such as legislation, technical issues and best practice

¨    Site reviews: Available to members (free of charge) to review operations and assess current levels of EHS performance, with the provision of a summary report including recommendations.

¨    Risk assessments: BFM Ltd encourages member companies to conduct their own risk assessments making use of training and example documents which the association can provide. However, on-site help can also be provided to assist sites with their risk assessments.

¨    Health and Safety Certification: BFM Ltd operates a H&S Certification scheme which has been assessed and approved by the Association of British Insurers, membership of which should enable companies to obtain reduced rates of Employers Liability Insurance. Certification is available to companies which can demonstrate a genuine commitment to H&S along with continual improvement of performance. This service is free for members

¨   Monitoring: BFM Ltd provides a range of H&S monitoring services for its member companies including:

o       Wood dust personal exposure

o       Solvent personal exposure

o       Local exhaust ventilation testing for wood dust and solvent extraction systems

o       Noise surveys can also be performed

¨      Health surveillance: a nasal cancer screening service is offered

¨   Seminars: held on an occasional basis around the country to give a concise guide to legal compliance, best practice and risk minimisation focusing specifically on the furniture manufacturing sector.  For example, manual handling training is offered on a regular basis. BFM can also offer City and Guilds accredited training courses

¨ Update: a monthly publication available by e-mail which contains news of EHS developments relevant to the sector as well as details of forthcoming environmental conferences and guidance etc. 

¨  Policy level representation: BFM Ltd works closely with regulators and policy formers such as DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), DTI and WOODNIG (Woodworking National Interest Group of the Health and Safety Executive), to ensure that member views are represented during the formation and revision of policy.