WOBO thanks HSM for the links provided in respect of health and safety matters. Property developer prosecuted following multiple failures A LONDON property developer has been fined £63k plus costs after Britains workplace regulator found multiple failures at a construction site in Dalston. ...
WOBO appreciates the links provided by FSM in respect of fire safety. Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel’s final report IN ITS full response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel’s Phase 2 final report, the Government has accepted the findings within and...
WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive, many of which may be applied in the global setting. Face fit testing: extended ports required – Recent HSE research confirms that face fit testing of tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) should be conducted using...
WOBO is pleased to receive a variety of links to reports and other activities to support professional development. We are pleased to share with you the recording of the virtual discussion Women in Auschwitz. The virtual discussion took place on 20 March 2025. His Excellency Mr. Krzysztof Szczerski,...
WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide development opportunities for both members and fellow professionals. Join HSM and RS on 08 May 2025 to discuss the findings of the new 2025 Health and Safety report. H&S professionals across all industries in the UK and...
WOBO President’s Letter 2025 Greetings to all WOBO Members and interested persons reading this letter. Spring has finally arrived bringing new blossoms and reinvigorating the natural environment. So too, it is our hope that the safety of the built environment continues to increase as the...
WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for a selection of updates relating to global activity. UK Future of Roads Minister announces £120 million for more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed that the Department for Transport is extending the Plug-in...
WOBO appreciates the links provided by the International Codes Council (ICC). Advice From the Field: Spotlighting Women in Construction Week Women in Construction Week (March 2-8) is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry. The International Code Council connected...
WOBO Governor David Gibson had the privilege to participate in and support the Chantry Primary Academy Careers and Neurodiversity Week at the Chantry Primary Academy, Luton. The focus was on their VI [Visually Impaired] children who were given the brief to make plans and models...
Why timbrel vaults disappeared from construction They’re fast to build and use low-carbon materials, so why isn’t the age-old technology in greater use? “Doctors save people, engineers save communities” Humanitarian engineering is in crisis as increasing demand is met with deep cuts to international...
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