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
FURTHER DELAYS TO REVISED CAA GUIDANCE FOR CRANE NOTIFICATION AND LIGHTING
In October we reported on new guidance due to be issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regarding the crane notification process and obstacle lighting and marking. This guidance had already been delayed and was due for publication by 31st May 2021. The new guidance is currently under trial and the CAA have now announced that planned Implementation of … 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
UPDATED STANDARD FOR TOWER SCAFFOLDS
Tower scaffolds can be a useful tool for accessing work at height and preventing falls. Where they are used it is important that the type of tower selected is suitable for the work and erected and dismantled by people who have been trained and are competent to do so. The standard BS EN 1004-1 covers the requirements for the materials, … 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
FREE HSE RISK MANAGEMENT WEBINAR
Managing risks in the workplace can have a number of benefits for the employer, the employee and others including making work safer, avoiding unexpected events, contributing to a positive workplace culture and successful project management, financial savings and saving time and effort, better decision making and communication. So good risk management is vital, but too often risk assessment can become … Read More
FIRE SAFETY CONSULTATION OUTCOME PUBLISHED
Between July to October 2020 the government ran a consultation looking at proposals to strengthen the Fire Safety Order, implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and strengthen the regulatory framework for how building control bodies consult with Fire and Rescue Authorities. The outcome of this consultation and the plans for the next steps the government intends to take have now been … Read More
A GUIDE TO RETURNING TO WORK SAFELY AFTER LOCKDOWN
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt society presenting major challenges; workplaces have had to adapt new, Covid-secure ways of working, balancing the health & safety and wellbeing needs of employees and customers whilst operating their business. PIB Risk Management are committed to supporting businesses and have developed a ‘return to work checklist’, designed to support you to plan and implement processes … Read More