LOAD SECURITY - GUIDANCE FOR MERCHANTS
This guide provides advice and information together with recommended best practice with regards to the security of loads carried and operated by builders merchants delivery vehicles. As drivers of delivery vehicles are ultimately responsible for their load it is critical that they ensure that the correct type of vehicle is being used for the transportation of the load and that they are happy with how the load is constructed and secured. The guide will be of particular use to Drivers, Yard & Warehouse teams but is also important for Operations Managers, Branch Managers, Health & Safety Managers, Business Owners/Directors.
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Deliveries to customer sites
This guide
was developed by senior health and safety representatives from
merchant, supplier and service member companies including BMF Safety
Plus providers Southalls. The guide outlines the defined standards to be
adopted by BMF member organisations.The intention is that such
standards and guidance will create a more formal definition of what
constitutes “standard industry practice” or “industry best practice” and
it is hoped this will eventually lead to the development of an
HSE-agreed Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).
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Material storage and handling - in branch
This Material
storage and handling - in branch business guide was put together by
senior health and safety representatives from merchant, supplier and
service member companies including BMF Safety Plus providers Southalls. The guide outlines the proposed standards to be defined and adopted for BMF member organisations. The intention is that such standards and guidance will create a more
formal definition of what constitutes “standard industry practice” or
“industry best practice” and will eventually lead to the development of
an HSE-agreed Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).
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Pricing practices - guidance for merchants
This BMF provides guidance for merchants on pricing practices business guide
The most important legislation relating to price marking when dealing
with consumers is the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations
2008 (‘Regulations’). The Regulations prohibit merchants from engaging
in unfair commercial practices with consumers and prohibit pricing
practices that are false or misleading.Merchants are required to behave
professionally and responsibly in the pricing of their products.In
addition to the Regulations,overlapping obligations for the trader to
consider are found in the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation
and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and The Price Marking Order 2004
(Order) which revokes the Price Marking Order 1999.
There are certain general requirements for merchants to think about when
pricing your products. Most regulations are aimed at protecting
consumers. As most merchants sell to trade customers and consumers,
these requirements are usually relevant.
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Slavery, trafficking and supply chains
The Modern Slavery Act (the ‘Act’) was brought into force in October 2015.
It is designed to take action to prevent the exploitation, servitude and
trafficking of people who may be forced into working against their
will.
BMF’s employment lawyers Halborns outline the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 in this guide.
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Selling fire doors and compatible third party certificated fire door components
Fire Doors are critical life safety products and must be fitted with compatible components to work safely if a fire breaks out.
A fire door is not just a single product, it is a tested system of compatible products.
Responsibilities under the Consumer Protection Law 2015 define the
merchant’s responsibilities for supplying products that are fit for
purpose.
This business guide outlines a practical route to managing obligation
and liability using the BWF-Certifire Approved Fire Door Centre (AFDC)
approach.
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Timber Chain of Custody certification
The BMF and WWF-UK’s Global Forests & Trade Network (GFTN) have come
together to promote responsible trade in forest products.
This guide seeks to inform members’ choice on whether to obtain timber chain of custody certification.
It outlines the background to the debate, gives views from our
marketplace, and details key considerations for BMF merchant members.
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Sawmills and woodworking machinery
Each member should ensure that the risks at their own branches are identified, assessed and controlled appropriately.
This Business Guide covers:
- General principles and controls
- Machinery safety and guarding (including mainenance and servicing)
- Dust and dust extraction/local exhaust ventilation
- Noise control and hearing protection
- Other occupational health hazards
- Other environmental and workplace factors
- Employee training and instruction
- Compressors and compressed air
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Work at Height
This business guide was put together by senior health and sfety representatives from merchant, supplier and service member companies including BMF Safety Plus providers Southalls.
The guide outlines the proposed standards to be defined and adapted for BMF member organisations. The intention is that such standards and guidance will create a more formal definition of what constitutes "standard industry practice" or "industry best practice" and will eventually lead to the development of an HSE-agreed Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).
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Industry Standards and Guidance - Overarching Guide
Each member should ensure that the risks at their own branches are identified, assessed and controlled appropriately.
This Business Guide covers:
- Housekeeping waste storage
- Housekeeping
- Lighting
- Hygiene and welfare facilities
- Health surveillance
- Stress
- PPE
- Fire
- First Aid
- Lone working
- Violence and aggression
- Legionella
- Hazardous substances
- Manual handling
- Electrical inspections
- Asbestos
- Knife use
- Gas safety
- LPG storage
- Display screen equipment use
- Pressure washer use
- Paint mixing
- Key cutting
- Burns and events
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Reducing your energy costs
The purpose of this guide is to help those responsible, make more informed decisions about their company’s energy costs and consumption.
It covers:
• What impacts supply prices
• The supply market & options available
• How to reduce the associated administrative work
• Energy efficiency options
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Rebates and Refunds
The purpose of this guide is to give a high-level explanation as to the following rebates and refunds, as well as the general VAT treatment of them.
This Business Guide covers:
- Credit and contingent discounts
- Prompt payment discounts
- Valid credit/debit notes
- How to account for rebates on an invoice
- Contractual Arrangements
Rebates and Refunds
The purpose of this guide is to give a high-level explanation as to the following rebates and refunds, as well as the general VAT treatment of them.
This Business Guide covers:
- Credit and contingent discounts
- Prompt payment discounts
- Valid credit/debit notes
- How to account for rebates on an invoice
- Contractual Arrangements
Rebates and Refunds
The purpose of this guide is to give a high-level explanation as to the following rebates and refunds, as well as the general VAT treatment of them.
This Business Guide covers:
- Credit and contingent discounts
- Prompt payment discounts
- Valid credit/debit notes
- How to account for rebates on an invoice
- Contractual Arrangements
PRICING PRACTICES
A guidance for Merchants on Pricing Practices.
It covers:
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 (“BRPs”)
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (‘Regulations’)
Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
The Price Marking Order 2004
(Order) which revokes the Price Marking Order 1999
List of Do’s and Don’ts
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Sawmills and woodworking machinery
Each member should ensure that the risks at their own branches are identified, assessed and controlled appropriatly.
This Business Guide covers:
- General principles and controls
- Machinery safety and guarding (including mainenance and servicing)
- Dust and dust extraction/local exhaust ventilation
- Noise control and hearing protection
- Other occupational health hazards
- Other environmental and workplace factors
- Employee training and instruction
- Compressors and compressed air
Sawmills and woodworking machinery
Each member should ensure that the risks at their own branches are identified, assessed and controlled appropriatly.
This Business Guide covers:
- General principles and controls
- Machinery safety and guarding (including mainenance and servicing)
- Dust and dust extraction/local exhaust ventilation
- Noise control and hearing protection
- Other occupational health hazards
- Other environmental and workplace factors
- Employee training and instruction
- Compressors and compressed air
Sawmills and woodworking machinery
Each member should ensure that the risks at their own branches are identified, assessed and controlled appropriatly.
This Business Guide covers:
- General principles and controls
- Machinery safety and guarding (including mainenance and servicing)
- Dust and dust extraction/local exhaust ventilation
- Noise control and hearing protection
- Other occupational health hazards
- Other environmental and workplace factors
- Employee training and instruction
- Compressors and compressed air