From June 2018 a change in the law allowed learner car drivers in England, Scotland and Wales to take driving lessons on motorways. Previously learners were only able to have motorway lessons after passing their driving test. Motorway lessons are voluntary and the learner driver needs to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor driving a car fitted with dual … Read More
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Stress is a major cause of sickness absence in the workplace and is estimated to cost over £5 billion a year in Great Britain. It affects individuals, their families and colleagues by impacting on their health but it also impacts on employers with costs relating to sickness absence, replacement staff, lost production and increased accidents. To help combat stress and … Read More
ASBESTOS REGULATION REVIEW LAUNCHED
The HSE have now launched a review of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The HSE is seeking the views of anyone who manages asbestos in their workplace or works with asbestos. They have launched an online survey which runs until Friday 11th June. When the current regulations came into force it was a requirement that from time to time … Read More
TYRE BAN TEST CLARIFICATION
New regulations came into place on 1st February 2021 which make it illegal to fit tyres aged 10 years or older to: The front axle of a goods vehicle with a maximum gross weight exceeding 3,500 kg The front axle of a bus or coach – including minibuses The rear axle of a minibus with single rear wheels fitted Following … Read More
REVIEWING ASBESTOS REGULATIONS
When the current Control of Asbestos Regulations came into force in 2012 it was a requirement that from time to time the Secretary of State must carry out a review of regulations and set out and publish the conclusions of the review in a report. The first review was carried out in 2017 and found that overall the regulations had … Read More
MAKING SMART MOTORWAYS SAFER – WHAT PROGRESS?
In March 2020 the Government published the findings of a review of safety on SMART motorways and an action plan to improve safety. Plans included: Abolishing the Dynamic Hard Shoulder type of motorway and replacing them with All Lane Running motorways by the end of March 2025, in order to reduce driver confusion. Speeding up the roll-out of ‘stopped vehicle … Read More
FIRE SAFETY BILL PASSED
The Fire Safety Bill, which was launched in March 2020, finally received Royal Assent on 29th April 2021 following agreement on the text by both Houses of Parliament. The act will come into force in England on a date appointed by the Secretary of State, and by Welsh Ministers in Wales. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets out … Read More
HOW DOES YOUR BUSINESS FACE A CRISIS?
With Business Continuity Awareness Week launching on 17th May 2021, Gordon Stevens MBCI explains the importance of establishing a framework to ensure risks are minimised, and threats that can lead to a disruptive event are recognised. Research has also showed that organisations with business continuity plans in place can respond to events much more effectively compared to those without those … Read More
PIB RISK MANAGEMENT ENHANCES ADVISORY SERVICE WITH HR CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT
PIB Risk Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhiannon Hammond-Jones as HR Consultant. Rhiannon has 20 years’ experience as an HR Practitioner in the health sector, higher education and most recently as a HR Consultant, adding further strength to the Risk Management team. Rhiannon will be helping clients manage risks to their businesses, and supporting to develop skills … Read More
LATEST HEALTH AND SAFETY FIGURES FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has published its Annual Report and Accounts. This covers the period 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020. This report shows a fall in the number of fatal accidents with 11 deaths in the latest year (down from 13 the previous year), an 11% fall in the number of major injuries … Read More