Recent News & Press

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks Gary for his update in respect of developments of ABCB in Australia. This is the first of a new series of messages from Gary Rake to help share information about the work of the ABCB. These regular messages will focus...

Europe – energy developments and the opportunity to participate. Commission invests EUR 3 billion in innovative clean tech projects to deliver on REPowerEU Plan The third call for large-scale projects under the EU Innovation Fund is open for application until 16 March 2023. With an...

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for their updates. How Much Energy Could We Harvest From Artificial Photosynthesis? Solar cells use photovoltaic technology to generate electricity, but the process is far from efficient. Plants are much better at converting sunlight into energy. Now, scientists are looking...

WOBO welcomes developments that support the professional in achieving safety. In response to the urgent demand for more fire testing facilities in the UK, a major new fire resistance testing laboratory at Blockley, Gloucestershire, opened on 15 November, said to feature two of the largest...

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the paper by Ron Alalouff. At the Fire Conference 2022 last month, delegates heard about the need to put sustainability at the heart of what fire safety professionals think and do from Steve Hamm, Chief Executive of...

Safety is achieved by the proper use of products and this code supports the professional in both selection and use. The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is designed to help construction product manufacturers to provide assurance that their product information is clear, accurate, up-to-date,...

The Health and Safety Executive UK are looking for your support and WOBO encourages you to participate and contribute to the developments taking place. How Might You Use The Risk Scenario Concept In Your Organisation? We are currently developing a knowledge base that will help...