Currently, depending on when you passed your car driving licence test, you may have needed to pass an additional towing test, if you wanted to use your car (or a van under 3500kg) to tow a trailer with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) over 750kg. As part of the Government’s plans to tackle the shortage of lorry drivers, by creating … Read More
UPDATED HIGHWAY CODE LAUNCHED
In September the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announced the introduction of a number of changes to the Highway Code. There are 33 changes and amendments to existing rules, most of which are intended to give clearer advice for example making sure that road users understand that: reduced speed limits may apply when towing emergency areas on motorways are not … Read More
COVID SHIELDING GUIDANCE ENDS
Earlier during the Covid-19 pandemic the government advised those who were considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable to “shield”. This involved placing some quite severe restrictions on the lives of those individuals which could lead to social isolation and, while offering protection from infection, for some this had a significant impact on their lives and their mental and physical wellbeing. … Read More
CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY ALERT
The HSE have issued a safety alert following fire and explosion caused by the failure of a high voltage circuit breaker. High and Low voltage circuit breakers are required to operate at high speed to disconnect electrical faults with a high degree of reliability from the associated electrical system. To ensure the required performance is retained it is vital that … Read More
Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment for your employees
Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment for your employees Where respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is needed in the workplace, it must be able to provide adequate protection for individual wearers. RPE is designed to: >Protect the wearer from a variety of hazards > Suit a variety of work situations >Match the specific requirements of the wearer How can we help? … Read More
PIB Risk Management feature in ARMA UK latest magazine
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
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
Unaccompanied test drive theft on the rise
With unaccompanied test drive theft on the rise, PIB’s Motor Trade Practice Group looks at how to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront. The pandemic and regulations around social distancing meant that the number of accompanied test drives decreased dramatically, whilst unaccompanied test drives increased. Even before lockdowns came into place, the trend showed that customers found … 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
PIB MOTOR TRADE PRACTICE GROUP IS FURTHER STRENGTHENED THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF SIMPLY INSURANCE SERVICES LTD
PIB Insurance Brokers (PIB) is pleased to welcome the latest acquisition made by PIB Group. Simply Insurance Services Ltd has joined the growing family of specialist businesses, in a move that further strengthens PIB’s Motor Trade Practice Group offering to its clients in the automotive sector. Based in Purfleet, Essex, Simply Insurance has been providing risk solutions for VSME customers … Read More