PIB Risk Management are featured in ARMA UK’s latest AQD magazine, with a double page spread on “Understanding Issues with Combustible Materials in External Wall Systems in High Rise Residential Buildings and the Impact of EWS1 Forms.” David Plowman, Head of Property Engineering Risk, discusses the risks of combustible materials in external wall systems in high rise residential buildings, and … Read More
TOWER CRANE GUIDANCE UPDATE
The Construction Plant Association (CPA) have recently updated their Technical Information Note “TIN 036 – Tower Crane Electrical Supplies, Earthing Arrangements, Emergency Escape Lighting and Lightning Protection.” This provides guidance to tower crane hirers and users about the provision of tower crane electrical supplies, emergency escape lighting and lightning protection and includes guidance on inspection and testing following installation and whilst … Read More
GUIDANCE FOR DOMESTIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS IN WALES
Building regulations and The Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure require new residential premises in Wales to be provided with automatic fire suppression. As well as traditional sprinkler systems, there are a number of alternative or innovative fire suppression systems available. Whatever system is used it is important that it is designed and tested for use in domestic and residential buildings … Read More
GAS SAFETY WEEK 2021
Gas Safety week was first launched in 2011, providing an opportunity for the gas industry, regulators, consumer organisations and individuals to focus their communications promoting gas safety in one week, in order to better generate interest in the media and have a greater impact among the pubic. In 2021 Gas Safety Week ran from the 13th to the 19th September. … Read More
End to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 30th September 2021
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme A reminder that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) closes on 30th September and final claims for September must be made by Thursday 14th October 2021. In September, employers can claim 60% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £1,875 per month. Employers need to contribute 20% from … Read More
ROADMAPS OUT OF LOCKDOWN – THE LATEST UPDATES
As restrictions continue to ease, here is a summary of the most recent updates from the Scottish, Welsh and Jersey governments. In addition, we summarise the recent changes in Northern Ireland. At present, England, Guernsey and the Republic of Ireland are continuing with current measures. Scotland – To Level 0 and Beyond Scotland has announced a move to Beyond Level … Read More
UPDATING PPE REGULATIONS
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 implemented an EU directive into UK law. These regulations place duties on employers with regard to protecting their employees, for example a duty to ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to their employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work unless the … Read More
PROVIDING PREMISES INFORMATION BOXES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
The Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry made a number of recommendations including the provision of information for fire services and premises information boxes for all high rise residential buildings. Premises information boxes themselves are not new and have been used by a variety of premises to provide a secure, readily accessible storage facility for information for firefighters … Read More
NEW LADDER SAFETY GUIDANCE LAUNCHED
Together with the HSE, the Ladder Association have launched a new guide to the safe use of ladders and stepladders. “LA455 Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders – a brief guide” builds on the HSE’s existing similarly titled publication “INDG455 Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders – a brief guide”. Both publications include guidance on when a ladder should be … Read More
CHANGING FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS
The key piece of legislation covering fire safety regulation in most non-domestic premises (e.g. workplaces) in England and Wales is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A number of changes are due to be made to this regulation under the Building Safety Bill which was recently launched on its journey through parliament. Changes due to be introduced by the … Read More