National Highways, the Government company which plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains motorways and major A roads in England recently launched a Driving on Motorways hub which contains a number of videos and other information regarding safer driving and what to do in an emergency. The Driving on Motorways hub can be found on the National Highways website at: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/driving-on-motorways/ … Read More
WOULD YOU BE LOST WITHOUT YOUR SATNAV OR DOES IT JUST LEAD YOU ASTRAY?
When driving a satnav can be an essential piece of equipment to help you reach your destination, with the latest devices able to monitor traffic reports and update routes to avoid delays. However a quick internet search will produce plenty of examples of drivers getting into trouble after following satnav instructions down inappropriate roads, onto railway lines or even into … Read More
PLANNING FOR A RETURN TO WORK AFTER LONG COVID
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced many new concepts and terminology to the language. One of these is “long COVID” also known as “post-COVID-19 syndrome”. Most people who contract COVID-19 will feel better in a few days or weeks and most will make a full recovery within 12 weeks, however symptoms can last longer for some people and this is … Read More
Covid-19 Risk Assessments No Longer Required For Most Businesses In England And Scotland
Now that coronavirus restrictions are being replaced with public health advice, the HSE have updated their website to say that they no longer expect all organisations to consider Covid-19 in their risk assessments or to have specific measures in place. Higher risk activities such as laboratories handling virus specimens or health and social care working with infectious patients will still … Read More
Driving Mobile Phone Regulations
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 Came into force 25th March 2022 further tightening restrictions on mobile phone use at the wheel Since 2003, it has been an offence for drivers to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Offenders can face a fixed penalty notice of £200 or a fine of up to £2,500 … Read More
PIB Group Acquires Baily Garner (Health and Safety) Ltd
PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’) has snapped up Baily Garner (Health & Safety) Ltd (“Baily Garner HS” or “BGHS”), a specialist independent health and safety consultancy. Based in London and servicing customers nationally, Baily Garner HS provide a comprehensive range of solutions to a broad range of industries and blue-chip organisations. Their arrival will further strengthen the Group’s leading risk management … Read More
Electric Vehicles – The key risks surrounding batteries
The electric vehicle (EVs) market is growing quickly, with over 365,000 pure-electric cars on UK roads at the end of November 2021, and more than 705,000 plug-in models including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs)*. Whilst the impact on the environment can only be positive, what are the implications for retailers in terms of risk to their businesses? Charging A number … Read More
Roadmaps out of COVID Restrictions
As restrictions continue to ease, here is a summary of recent updates from the English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland governments England The government has announced a timetable for further reducing restrictions, main changes are: 22nd February 2022 The guidance for staff and students in most education and childcare settings to undertake twice weekly asymptomatic testing has been removed. 24th … Read More
New Highway Code Rules from 29th January 2022
What are the new Highway Code rules? The Highway Code is set to change on the 29th January 2022, but an alarming one third of drivers are unaware of the upcoming changes. A recent survey by the AA of more than 13,700 of its members, has revealed that 33% did not know about the imminent changes to the code with … Read More
Why risk management is important for all organisations as they return to work
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