WOBO welcomes industry feedback for the avoidance of problems. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has issued an interim technical bulletin (VH001) ahead of a full update to its guidance after finding a significant number of problems with the installation of fire dampers. The Building...
WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the links to the article by Ron Alalouff. Ron Alalouff highlights some of the main provisions of the new edition of simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats, published by the National Fire Chiefs’ Council. The guidance seeks...
WOBO thanks the Australian Building Codes Board for their update in terms of energy efficiency and the new legislation coming into force. Preview of Energy Efficiency Provisions The Stage 2 Preview of NCC 2022 is now available! You can now download a copy of the...
WOBO notes the proposed regulatory changes for high risk buildings and buildings in general. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has just published two important consultations about the new building safety regime: Implementing the new Building Control Regime for Higher-Risk buildings and wider...
WOBO recognises the need to control air pollution. The UK Government is mandating that England’s highways authority works more closely with local councils to help reduce air pollution, but has refrained from strengthening widely-criticised targets on air pollution. In a move announced 18 August 2022,...
WOBO recognises the need to protect our natural environment and the limited resources available. Brazil’s national space research institute has tracked levels of deforestation broadly consistent with last summer, when levels hit a 15-year high. Elsewhere, researchers in the US have documented a doubling of...
WOBO supports safety and the issues of working at height, and the support provided by the Ladder Association. The Ladder Association are delighted to announce REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for their 2022 Ladder Conference, which will take place on Thursday 20 October at the Crowne...
WOBO thanks OSHA for its reminder about “Labor Rights Week “. Did You Know? During Labor Rights Week (Aug. 29-Sep. 2) we emphasize the rights of all workers in the United States to a safe and healthful workplace and full payment of wages earned. The U.S. Department of Labor...
WOBO thanks the HSE for the reminder in terms of protection from fibres. Suppliers and users of Catalytic Converters must take necessary precautions to protect workers from Refractory Ceramic Fibres. The fibre mats contained within catalytic converters (and diesel particulate filters) can contain hazardous fibres. Refractory...
WOBO notes the home energy efficiency measures proposed by Australia. Building Ministers have agreed to lift the energy standards of new homes through the National Construction Code (NCC). As of NCC 2022, new homes and apartments will need to achieve the equivalent of “7 stars” NatHERS...
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