What is wood and wood products manufacturing?
The main sectors of wood and wood products manufacturing are: • factory-based production of housing and renovation products such as building frames, doors, kitchen cabinets, windows trusses and mouldings • on-site installation of housing and renovation products such as building house frames, installing kitchen cabinets and renovating windows • furniture including tables, chairs, wardrobes, coffee tables and bookshelves and • board production including particleboard (sometimes called chipboard) and fibreboard (also known as Medium Density Fibreboard or MDF). The wood and wood products manufacturing industry is a diverse industry, with a large number of employers working in a wide variety of locations. As such, the hazards and risks depend on the work being performed and the location of the workplace. Other issues that affect safety in this industry include: • high turnover of workers and temporary workplaces, and • the prevalence of contractors and subcontractors in a highly competitive
