Managing Road Safety – Latest Casualty Figures Released

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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

Building Futures: Job Fairs and Exciting Office Expansion at PIB Risk Management

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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

Exciting News: We’re Now BAFE SP205 Registered!

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We are thrilled to announce that our fire risk assessments are now officially BAFE SP205 registered! After six months of dedication and hard work, we’ve earned this prestigious registration through the SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board). This achievement underscores our commitment to providing top-tier fire safety services, as our procedures were independently evaluated by an external professional body. … Read More

Fatal Accident Comparing Work to Everyday Accidents

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The HSE recently published their latest statistics for fatal accidents at work. These found that of the 138 fatal injuries in 2023/24, the most common fatal incidents to workers involved were: Falls from a height (50 fatalities) Being struck by a moving vehicle (25) Being struck by a moving object (20) Being trapped by something collapsing/overturning (15) Contact with moving … Read More

Removal And Transport Of Asbestos Waste

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The Asbestos Network Technical Working Group (previously known as the Asbestos Leadership Council ALC), have released two new documents.   While these are aimed at licensed asbestos removal contractors, they may also be of interest if you are having asbestos removal work carried out. The new documents are: Appendix 01/24 Handover of Enclosures to Analysts for 4SC (Site Supervisor Visual … Read More

No Falls Week 2025 Announced

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The latest statistics from the HSE show that falls from height accounted for 50 work-related fatalities in the year to March 2024 and approximately 8% of all work-related non-fatal injuries annually. Following on from the initial No Falls Week in 2024, the No Falls Foundation has announced that a second No Falls Week campaign will take place in 2025 running … Read More

Webinar Recap: Navigating CDM Regulations & the Building Safety Act

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On Friday, September 13th, PIB Risk Management hosted a highly anticipated virtual webinar on the Building Safety Act, led by our esteemed construction expert, Paul Lennon (Head of Strategy). This informative session was designed to provide a thorough understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations and how they integrate with the Building Safety Act to ensure safety and … Read More

Latest Work-Related Fatal Injury Statistics Published

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The HSE has published the statistics for work-related fatal injuries for the period from April 2023 to March 2024. The total number of work-related fatalities for this period was 138; this is a slight increase of 3 fatalities from the previous period of 2022-2023. Overall, the statistics continue to follow trends from previous years, with the number of fatalities broadly … Read More

Green Wall Guidance

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The Fire Protection Association has released a new set of guidelines, ‘Green and Living Walls as External Cladding: A Joint Guide to Managing Risk.’ As the title suggests, the guidance focusses on the risks associated with using plants as exterior cladding on the walls of buildings. In particular, the guidance considers the risks associated with fire, escape of water, and … Read More

Plans to Tackle Lithium Battery Fires Included in King’s Speech

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A new bill that includes proposals to manage the risk of e-bike battery fires has been announced in the King’s Speech in July. The Product Safety and Metrology Bill is intended to support businesses and protect consumers through product regulation. It particularly aims to manage new technologies such as AI and deal with existing challenges associated with new technologies, such … Read More