WOBO appreciates the prompts from IFSEC GLOBAL. Prevent, enhance, expand – What place does IoT have in the fire industry in 2022 and beyond? At FIREX 2022 in May, experts from across fire and security discussed how IoT technology is being implemented to improve fire...
WOBO thanks ROCKWOOL for the ipdated information provided. The ROCKWOOL FIREPRO® range is expanding with the addition of new FIREPRO Silicone X, a versatile silicone sealant suitable for linear joint seals in wall and floors. As a ‘Type X’ solution, the new product is suitable...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the editorial by James Moore. New Government fire guidance covers information boxes, evac alert systems and tougher EWS standards The Government has announced new fire safety guidance for England, designed to ensure tall buildings are made safer...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the article by Ron Alalouff. The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate on Tuesday 17 May at the 7th International Tall Buildings Conference,...
WOBO thanks the European Commission for details of activities and the opportunities to participate within Europe. The latest newsletter from the European Commission provides information on both activities and funding availabilities, and opportunities for experts to sign up and assist the EU in their work....
WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks OSHA for the opportunity for WOBO Members and fellow professionals, and their organisations to seek training funding. OSHA announced funding opportunities for $11,787,000 in grants through its Susan Harwood Training Grants Program. Nonprofit organizations have until August 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET to submit...
WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks OSHA for the links to developments taking place. International Outreach OSHA and the Mexican government recently met to collaborate on occupational safety and health issues. Did You Know? Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more...
WOBO thanks the ABCB for the updated webinar information provided. This additional online session will be held on Tuesday 19 July 2022, providing you with an alternative opportunity to hear from experts about key changes to Volume One and Volume Two, including: New volume structure and...
Public safety is always open to discussion and debate and WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciates and thanks Ben Bradford for the article and his committment to openess and fire safety. Is ‘Stay put’ safe, could it be safer and is there an alternative? In the...
WOBO acknowledges the work carried out in the renewable energy sector. Bord Gáis Energy has announced that it will support Amarenco in the development of eight solar farms in Cork that will power approximately 8,000 homes. Amarenco is an independent producer of green energy that...
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