People protection is essential – let the HSE know your views when the consultation is launched on 19 July 2021. HSE will launch a formal 4 week consultation exercise on amendments to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Changes to the Personal Protective Equipment...
Progress but construction is still a dangerous business. Provisional data shows that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year, though the number of deaths in 2019/20 (113) was low compared...
WOBO thanks Workplace DNA for the update in respect of the Building Safety Manager. The Building Safety Bill was published on 5 July, giving residents of higher-risk buildings more power to hold builders and developers to account and toughening sanctions against those who threaten their safety. One key...
Access ROCKWOOL’s knowledge in the use of “stone wool” in meeting the construction regulations. ROCKWOOL 360° is a virtual environment where you can see, hear, listen, and learn about our products at your convenience. Available 24/7, use ROCKWOOL 360° to understand more about the strengths of...
WOBO thanks IFSEC Global for the link to Jade Musto’s article on water mist systems. Jade Musto, Head of Suppression System Testing at the Fire Protection Association (FPA), provides some clarity on the benefits of water mist systems and explains why it is crucial that...
WOBO thanks CROSS UK for the opportunity to “Share knowledge to help create a safer built environment” Free event 20 July 2021 at 1800 BST You are invited to join an online presentation covering the Florida bridge collapse and the subsequent lessons learnt given by...
WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to be participating in this global event. Join the Code Council’s Global Membership Council in the second of a series of four quarterly webinars in 2021 focused on global building safety issues. The upcoming webinar, Conformity Assessment Best Practices, includes...
WOBO thanks Judy Zakreski for the update in respect of the work of IBQC. The International Building Code (IBC) is viewed by many around the world as the gold-standard for a model of building regulation, and it is used in jurisdictions throughout the world, whether...
WOBO acknowledges the developments taking place in respect of floating wind farms. More and more of the UK’s energy is coming from renewable sources, but there is only so much space on land that can be used to house wind turbines. Floating wind farms could solve...
WOBO thanks the SHP Women in Health and Safety link to the update on building safety. The Women in Health & Safety network’s next virtual event takes place on Tuesday July 20. The event is free to attend and is open to all, male and...
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