Health and Safety Research, News and Activities

WOBO appreciates the information provided by the UK Health and Safety Executive. Metalworking fluid or ‘white water’ inspections Since October, HSE has been inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids in their machining processes, with more than half of inspections identifying failings. As a result,...

Fire Safety Matters

WOBO thanks Fire Safety Matters for their links to news items and their webinars supporting the development of both WOBO members and fellow professionals. Institute of Fire Safety Managers issues findings of inaugural research projects THE RESULTS of two year-long research projects funded by the...

Health and Safety Matters

Health and Safety is key to WOBO members and fellow professionals within their own and their clients premises and the following items provide a reminder of areas causing concern. New data highlights toxic workplaces NEW RESEARCH from Mental Health First Aid England, released to mark...

Australia: News Updates and Developments

WOBO appreciates the support provided by the Australian Building Codes Board for WOBO Members and fellow professionals. This month the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) Chair, Glenys Beauchamp and I have continued meeting with industry associations and professional bodies to discuss what to expect with the upcoming...

The Chenab Rail Bridge – India

WOBO is pleased to recognise the engineering feat carried out in India and the notification provided by Omkar Channan The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir is a railway bridge which is 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower. It is the world’s highest railway...

The ENERGY GLOBE Award

WOBO appreciates the information provided by founder WOBO President Omkar Channan. The ENERGY GLOBE Award is an environmental prize awarded annually in more than 180 countries by the non-profit ENERGY GLOBE Foundation based in Austria. The award recognizes projects focusing on energy efficiency, sustainability, and...

United Nations World Urban Forum 12 – Cairo

WOBO is pleased to support the programme scheduled for November 2024. WUF12 –  Cairo, Egypt | 4–8 November Application is now open for partner-led events for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) taking place from 4 to 8 November 2024 in Cairo, Egypt....

Renewable Energy News

WOBO is please to provide energy news from “Renewable Energy” Minnesota Development Awarded $4.7M for Geothermal Energy System The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) awarded a $4.7 million loan, the first for MnCIFA, to The Heights Community Energy, who plans to construct and operate...

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