Consistency in fire risk assessment Fire Sector Federation issues benchmark standard for fire risk assessors THE FIRE Sector Federation has published its new Industry Benchmark Standard for Fire Risk Assessors in order to provide practical guidance for those risk assessors who want to understand the...
WOBO recognises the activities carried out by ‘edie’ and the opportunity to join their upcoming webinar Brussels unveils ‘Hydrogen Bank’ with €800m of initial funding The European Commission wants to lower hydrogen prices by subsidising production, paying a part of the bill for every kilogram...
Health, safety and protection of people is essential Campaign launched to reduce farm vehicle deaths and injuries HSE focus on workplace transport safety Agriculture has the worst rate of deaths and injuries (per 100,000 workers) of all sectors in Great Britain Incidents involving vehicles are...
It is essential to get matters right first time or be prepared to face the consequences BESA prompts Government intervention in smoke control damper controversy THE OFFICE for Product Safety and Standards has stated that it will act to address the continued controversy surrounding...
WOBO appreciates the links to energy developments taking place around the world EU Parliament’s vote on Buildings directive is a hit and miss for our buildings transition, says Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe MEPs vote in favour of a mandatory renovations requirement that limits exemptions...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link to a range of reports contained within the CROSS-UK newsletter. Overview CROSS-UK Newsletter 68 has been published and includes expert comments on fire and structural safety reports. Read the Newsletter Potential dangers in misusing fire safety terminology Corrosion...
WOBO thanks the International Codes Council for a selection of their news and activities. Free Report on Building Safety and Security The International Code Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Building Safety and Security developed the report for architects, first responders and local and state authorities...
WOBO acknowledges the work of bsi. and the standards they develop to assist professionals within the industry. Built environment standards: Dan’s top 3 for 2023 As the UK’s national standards body, BSI publishes a range of standards every year to support those who operate within...
WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for a selection of articles linked to energy related developments. GreenFire Energy to Develop Closed-Loop Testing Capabilities at Well Testing Facility GreenFire Energy Inc. will provide its Advanced Geothermal System (AGS), a closed-loop technology, as an industrial affiliate in the...
WOBO thanks ROCKWOOL for the technical support it provides to Members and Fellow Professionals. Whether used as a terrace, rainwater management system, or the home of a solar array, today’s flat roofs have more complex needs than ever before. We want to make choosing the...
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