UK Health and Safety Executive News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provide by the UK Health and Safety Executive that may support developments within the global setting. UK REACH Authorisation Decision – The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a decision on 3 applications for authorisation. The applications are...

Fire Safety News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by Fire Safety Matters. Government publishes independent research report on e-bike battery safety THE GOVERNMENT has published the results of independent research into the safety of e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries, chargers and e-bike conversion kits commissioned by the Office...

International Code News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the links provided by ICC. Using the International Existing Building Code to Rehab Buildings That Were Vacant for 30 Years Aurora, IL, Building Official John Curley uses the International Existing Building Code® (IEBC) to save owners hundreds of thousands of dollars while breathing...

CROSS: Fire Safety Update

WOBO appreciateds the links provided by CROSS to support and expand professional knowledge. CROSS Topic Paper: Fire safety concerns with lithium-ion batteries This Topic Paper highlights the fire and explosion hazards associated with the use of lithium-ion batteries in the built environment. Lithium-ion batteries are widely...

Training and Development 28

WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide professional development opportunities to members and fellow professionals. Join HSM and Intelex on 17 April 2025 to focus on strategies to create a safety-first mindset that encourages engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement whilst balancing regulatory requirements. Many...

Australia/Create Digital News and Research

WOBO appreciates the news items and links provided by Create Digital Remote control engineering – New technologies can minimise the time engineers need to spend in harsh and challenging conditions. From mining to aerospace, remote technologies are enhancing efficiency, improving safety and minimising the time engineers...

Renewable Energy – News and Updates

WOBO acknowledges the ongoing changes relating to research, developments and applications taking place in respect of energy and resource maximisation An extensive multidisciplinary event 19 021 March Bilbao Exhibition Centre-Use this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and see the latest innovations! The 5th World Maritime...

Health and Safety – News and updates

WOBO is pleased to provide a variety of news item that reinforce learning and day to day activities Safety report issued regarding height adjustable motorised screens – Risk of serious crushing or impact injury to children The Office of Product Safety Standards (OPSS) has issued a product...

Conferences/Events: Dates for the Diary

WOBO is pleased to provide a range of activities that will support professional development. Building the Future Conference is back for 2025!  2 October | 155 Bishopsgate, London  The Building the Future Conference is back for its third and biggest year yet! Join us on 2...

Scotland: News and Updates

WOBO appreciates the news and updates provided by the Scottish Government. Planning, Architecture and Regeneration News Masterplan Consent Areas Guidance Masterplan Consent Areas (MCA) Guidance and associated impact assessments were published on Tuesday 28 January, to support the new MCA regulations.  MCAs allow for place leadership...

©2025 All Rights Reserved World Organization of Building Officials.

MENU