The Office for Produce Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a high-risk level alert regarding a risk of fire linked to three brands of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered industrial lift trucks. The lift trucks in question were all fitted with the IMPCO C-Series vaporiser, manufactured by EControls BV, and installed as part of the truck’s fuel system. Recent … Read More
Work-related Stress, Depression and Anxiety
Statistics recently released by the HSE show that workplace stress, depression, and anxiety continue to be major issues. Despite a drop from an estimated 875,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2022/23 to 776,000 in 2023/24, the rate is still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. The HSE estimates that over the past year there were 300,000 new … Read More
Increase in Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Latest figures from the HSE show an increase in the number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders over the past year. In the period 2023/2024, a total of 543,000 workers were reported as suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, up from 473,000 the previous year. 160,000 of these were reported as new cases. All of this led to a massive 7.8 million working days … Read More
Health and Safety at Work Statistics Released
The HSE has published the annual work-related ill health and workplace injuries statistics for the period 2023/24. The key figure highlighted by the HSE is that 1.7 million workers were suffering from work-related ill health through the 2023/24 period, including: 776,000 suffering from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, down from 875,000 from the year before. 543,000 suffering from work-related … Read More
Changing National Speed Limits in Scotland
As part of the Scottish Government’s Road Safety Framework to 2030, a National Speed Management Review (NSMR) has been launched seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on proposed changes to speed limits across Scotland. The consultation proposes the following major adjustments to speed limits: Reducing the national speed limit for single carriageway roads to 50 mph. Increasing speed … Read More
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is about raising awareness about lung cancer, including how to recognise it, prevent it, and treat it. Certain work environments can expose workers to substances and conditions that increase the risk of developing lung cancer. An estimated 12,000 people die from work-related lung diseases every year, highlighting the importance that … Read More
Managing Road Safety – Latest Casualty Figures Released
If you have employees who drive for work, then it is important that you have suitable policies and procedures in place to manage their safety. Failing to manage road safety can be costly for employers in terms of greater risk of accidents, increased insurance costs, poor staff morale, and, in the worst cases, prosecutions and fines. Consequences for individual drivers … Read More
New Workshop Standards for Battery and Hydrogen Fuelled Vehicles
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has introduced a new standard to support the servicing and maintenance of battery electric and hydrogen-fuelled heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). This standard provides essential guidelines for workshops that handle these advanced vehicle types. Key aspects of the standard outline specific requirements for workshops, ensuring they are equipped to safely and effectively work on both electric and … Read More
Updated Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) recently published an updated version of their Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness for Commercial Goods and Public Service Vehicles. It is important for vehicle operators to ensure that their vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition. Using an unroadworthy vehicle on a road can result in fines or prosecution for both the operator and … Read More
Building Futures: Job Fairs and Exciting Office Expansion at PIB Risk Management
Last week, we launched our first job fair in Chesterfield, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey. These events are designed to connect us with talented professionals who are ready to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact. Located in the heart of the country, Chesterfield offers an ideal base for our growing operations. Its central location … Read More