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WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals Building Safety Regulator delays “unacceptable” asserts House of Lords Committee THE CROSS-party Industry and Regulators Committee in the House of Lords has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the...

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide links to a variety of items each of which is supporting continuing professional development. How subterranean 3D modelling in road and rail differs from mining Mining has been using advanced underground technology for years, and there’s a...

WOBO thanks GlobalData for the information on indicative developments taking place that may have opportunities for members and fellow professionals LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY Eiffage receives first TBM for Grand Paris Express Line 15 East Eiffage leads the Line 15 East construction phase with...

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting [ a) Updated hearing protection calculator: improved usability and accuracy HSE has updated our noise exposure calculator to enhance its effectiveness in helping employers assess hearing protection in...

WOBO recognises the focus on energy and its capture and use and thanks Renewable Energy, Centrica and ATA for the links provided. EDF power solutions has commissioned the 261 MW Serra das Almas wind farm in the state of Bahia, Brazil, which consists of 58...

WOBO appreciates the information and support provided by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB ) and Create Digital These are the world’s 5 largest offshore wind farms Dozens of countries, many in Europe, boast at least one offshore wind farm, but Australia is yet to join...

WOBO recognises and appreciates the work carried out by ICC Apply today for 2025 Rodgers Leadership Fellowship If you are on the career path of an executive-level building safety professional, you are strongly encouraged to apply for the 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship. Awarding...

WOBO thanks HSM and others for the links provided. NEBOSH remains key to health and safety roles THE MAJORITY of health and safety job roles advertised in the UK require or prefer NEBOSH qualifications, according to the latest NEBOSH Jobs Barometer.       Tenants...

WOBO appreciates the links provided and the support given to members and fellow professionals. Latest edition of BS 5266-1 issued by British Standards Institution THE BRITISH Standards Institution (BSI) has issued BS 5266-1:2025 (an updated version of the Code of Practice for the Emergency Lighting...

WOBO recognises the activities of the UK Health and Safety Executive and their potential use within the global setting (1) Accident and Near-miss Tool HSE and our publishing partner TSO have launched the Accident and Near-miss Tool. The Accident and Near-miss Tool is designed to help...