WOBO thanks SHP for the link to the article considering safety of “disabled within the social housing context”. Protecting the most vulnerable from fire risk. With an estimated 43% of social housing residents living with a long-term disability, greater safeguards are needed to ensure this...
WOBO congratulates the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on its 50th anniversary. April 28 is the 50th anniversary of OSHA beginning its mission to protect the safety and health of America’s workers....
Solar power – a source to be maximised. Despite the setbacks of COVID-19, the European solar market grew by 11%, adding 18.7 GW of installations. This figure makes 2020 the strongest growth year for solar in the continent since 2011. Solar PV industry is booming,...
WOBO reminds you of the opportunity to contribute to the development and amendment of the ICC Codes. JOIN US VIRTUALLY 2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) – Group A Codes April 11 – May 5 This year’s code hearings offer ICC members/non-members, code officials, architects, builders,...
WOBO recognises the implications of COVID and encourages a sympathetic and postive return to work where possible. An unexpected consequence of contracting Coronavirus is ‘LONG-Covid’. While many people make a full recovery within a few weeks, a small minority suffer with long-term symptoms from COVID-19,...
WOBO welcomes people based initiatives. The number of Disability Confident employers in the UK has reached a record-breaking 20,000, as more businesses have joined the likes of Microsoft, Sainsbury’s and Network Rail, who already lead the way as inclusive employers. This comes as the government...
WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciated the update provided by Robin Whitlock in his article – Renewable Energy Magazine. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has concluded its three month examination of tidal power technologies in the UK by urging government to engage with industry and establish appropriate...
WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a link to the BBC’s News article “Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding” – an interesting read! Panels made from plastic and aluminium were installed on the sides of Grenfell Tower to...
Waste into renewable energy – a concept welcomed by WOBO. A $2 billion Australian-first project that aims to turn agricultural crop waste into renewable energy and fuels is off to a flying start in maize fields in northern Victoria. The project, a partnership between renewable energy...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency After seven years, the H2020 Energy Unit says good-bye to EASME and hello to CINEA, which will be our new home for...
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