WOBO recognises the implications of COVID and encourages a sympathetic and postive return to work where possible. An unexpected consequence of contracting Coronavirus is ‘LONG-Covid’. While many people make a full recovery within a few weeks, a small minority suffer with long-term symptoms from COVID-19,...
WOBO welcomes people based initiatives. The number of Disability Confident employers in the UK has reached a record-breaking 20,000, as more businesses have joined the likes of Microsoft, Sainsbury’s and Network Rail, who already lead the way as inclusive employers. This comes as the government...
The environment is key to safety and it is essential to keep in touch with legislative developments and proposals for the future. Join us for the Environmental Legislation 2021 Update webinar taking place on Wednesday 28th April 11am (BST). This unmissable webinar will cover the following topics and how...
Paul Myers provides an update for April 2021 in the activities of WOBO in the global context. The goals of WOBO can be supported in the promotion, development and delivery of Building Codes, Regulations and Standards. Presidents-page-April 2021...
WOBO Governor David Gibson appreciated the update provided by Robin Whitlock in his article – Renewable Energy Magazine. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has concluded its three month examination of tidal power technologies in the UK by urging government to engage with industry and establish appropriate...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link and an opportunity for members and fellow professionals to review competency, risk and management support. Wednesday 5 May 2021 | 11:00 AM BST This Praxis42 webinar, hosted by SHP, will provide a forum to open a debate about...
WOBO Governor David Gibson is pleased to provide a link to the BBC’s News article “Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding” – an interesting read! Panels made from plastic and aluminium were installed on the sides of Grenfell Tower to...
Waste into renewable energy – a concept welcomed by WOBO. A $2 billion Australian-first project that aims to turn agricultural crop waste into renewable energy and fuels is off to a flying start in maize fields in northern Victoria. The project, a partnership between renewable energy...
Digitalisation – a common theme linked to development. The digital transformation of Europe’s wind sector has already led to reduced downtime, improved workforce operations, and ultimately increased bottom lines – but where are we as an industry on the digital journey, what’s next and how...
WOBO is pleased to provide a link to the ICC Conference 2021 Save the Date! September 19–21, 2021 ICC Annual Conference September 21–29, 2021 Public Comment Hearings Join us for ICC’s Annual Conference and Code Hearings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 LEARN MORE!...
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