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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Making Sprinklers Mandatory For New Care Homes
In 2023, we reported on a Government consultation covering proposals to introduce a requirement for all new care homes in England to be fitted with sprinkler systems. The consultation concluded last year, and following an announcement on 2nd September, the Government has now published amendments to Approved Document B: Fire Safety to introduce those changes. Most building work being carried … Read More
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry – What Next
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry published its final report on 4th September. This Phase 2 report is a substantial document of over 1500 pages split into 7 volumes, 14 parts, and 113 chapters. The report makes over 50 recommendations covering a wide range of areas. In this article, we look at some of the key recommendations of the report. One key … Read More