edie Update

WOBO thanks edie for the selection of news items. EU slams Indonesia’s attempts to water down anti-deforestation laws Indonesia and Malaysia have accused the EU’s anti-deforestation law of unfairly penalising small farmers, arguing that the regulation’s complex requirements will financially strain those least able to...

Dates for your Diary

WOBO is pleased to provide the following opportunities for development. Building Safety Leadership Experience New for 2023, the Building Safety Leadership Experience* provides a unique opportunity for members to engage with leaders and stakeholders at the International Code Council Annual Conference and Expo. Participants will attend...

Fire Safety Updates

WOBO thanks SHP and FSM for their updates. New guidance released on car park design as growth of e-vehicles impact fire considerations Published on 5 June, ‘Car Park Design’ provides new guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers designed to address the modern challenges that...

edie News

WOBO thanks “edie” for links to a sample of their news reports. Researchers have ‘little confidence’ that national net-zero targets will be met A new study published today (8 June) in the journal Science ranked the net-zero emissions targets of every country with more than...

Health and Safety Updates

Health and Safety issues lead to prosecutions. Harmful asbestos stored near school and girl guide centre by conman ordered to pay more than £80,000  A conman who deceived customers over the disposal of harmful asbestos in more than 40 towns and cities across England has...

Fire Safety Updates

WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters and IFSEC INSIDER for their news items. UK Government injects £18.6 million to fund common alarm system installations THE UK GOVERNMENT has announced a further £18.6 million to fund the installation of a common alarm system to replace ‘Waking Watch’...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO appreciates the news and updates from Renewable Energy. Caltech’s Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space A space solar power prototype that was launched into orbit in January is operational and has demonstrated its ability to wirelessly transmit power in space and...

WSSET Newsletter: June

WOBO thanks Celia Berry for her update in respect of WSSET and the reminder of their August conference. Please note that the deadline for abstracts for SET2023 has been extended to Friday 30 June 2023 so there is still time to submit : https://set2023.org/submission/. Also, you do not need to...

CROSS-UK Newsletter 69

WOBO appreciates the support provided by CROSS-UK and the development opportunities and learning they provide. CROSS-UK Newsletter 69 has been published and includes expert comments on fire and structural safety reports. A very positive publication that relates to real life events and activities, a good...

“edie” news updates

WOBO thanks edie for an insight into global activity. Plastics treaty: Nations agree to publish draft this year After a week of negotiations plagued by disputes, more than 165 nations have agreed to develop and publish the first draft of a global treaty to end...

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