Earlier in the year we reported on a consultation launched by the Government on two proposed changes to driver licencing requirements. The first of the proposed changes involved allowing drivers who passed their driving test in an automatic car, medium sized lorry or minibus (licence categories B+E, C1, C1+E, D1 and D1+E) to drive a manual vehicle as long as … Read More
Returning to the workplace – COVID-19
PIB Risk Management guides you through the importance of a clear risk management process, and offers tailored advice to organisations as they return to work following the pandemic. Risk Management has often been simply viewed as a provision to help businesses reduce their exposure to risk, however it can also help businesses increase efficiency, reduce costs and present themselves better … Read More
ROADMAPS OUT OF LOCKDOWN – AN UPDATE
With the latest announcements on changes and easing to restrictions, we provide a summary of these across the UK, and what these mean for your business. England and Scotland Plans have been announced to further ease Covid-19 restrictions in both England and Scotland on 19th July 2021. In Scotland, plans have been outlined to move all areas to protection level … Read More
PIB Motor Trade Practice Group
Driving performance through innovation and insight PIB has a unique Motor Trade Practice Group that delivers tailored solutions to the automotive sector. Emerging challenges around perceived flood exposures, the rise of disruptors and a shift towards electrical vehicles mean that it is even more important to mitigate risk and protect profits. The Motor Trade Practice Group covers three key areas: … Read More
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from July 2021
The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of your furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, to the end of June. In July, CJRS grants will cover 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50. In August and September, this will … Read More
LEARNING ON THE MOTORWAY
From June 2018 a change in the law allowed learner car drivers in England, Scotland and Wales to take driving lessons on motorways. Previously learners were only able to have motorway lessons after passing their driving test. Motorway lessons are voluntary and the learner driver needs to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor driving a car fitted with dual … Read More
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Stress is a major cause of sickness absence in the workplace and is estimated to cost over £5 billion a year in Great Britain. It affects individuals, their families and colleagues by impacting on their health but it also impacts on employers with costs relating to sickness absence, replacement staff, lost production and increased accidents. To help combat stress and … Read More
ASBESTOS REGULATION REVIEW LAUNCHED
The HSE have now launched a review of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The HSE is seeking the views of anyone who manages asbestos in their workplace or works with asbestos. They have launched an online survey which runs until Friday 11th June. When the current regulations came into force it was a requirement that from time to time … Read More
TYRE BAN TEST CLARIFICATION
New regulations came into place on 1st February 2021 which make it illegal to fit tyres aged 10 years or older to: The front axle of a goods vehicle with a maximum gross weight exceeding 3,500 kg The front axle of a bus or coach – including minibuses The rear axle of a minibus with single rear wheels fitted Following … Read More
SAFE TAIL LIFT DELIVERIES
Falls of people or goods from vehicles are one of the most common types of accident involving vehicles at work and it is understood that a significant number of these falls involve the use of tail lifts. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) recently published new guidance which aims to reduce the risk when delivering palletised goods using vehicles fitted with … Read More