We are pleased to announce the opening of our new branch in the heart of Derbyshire. The new site in Chesterfield is designed to enhance service delivery and support in the local region, bringing together our teams from PIB Risk Management and PIB Insurance Brokers. This expansion not only underscores our commitment to growth but also reflects our dedication to … Read More
HSE Issue Carriage of Thermites Safety Alert
Recently, the HSE issued a safety notice warning that thermites and articles containing thermite were being wrongly classified and labelled for transportation. The HSE advised that they had found these items being classified and transported as either non-dangerous goods or as Class 4.1 dangerous goods (flammable solids) when they should have been classified as Class 1 dangerous goods (explosive substances … Read More
Free Net Zero Transition Guide From British Standards
British Standards have released a new Code of Practice guide designed to help organisations transition to net zero carbon dioxide emissions. In support of the government’s net zero strategy to decarbonise all sectors of the economy and meet a 2050 net zero target, the guide, BSI Flex 3030 v1.0:2024-03 Net Zero Transition Plans, focuses on how an organisation should set … Read More
Consultation Launched on Changes to HGV, Bus, and Coach Licences
On April 11, the Department for Transport launched a consultation regarding potential amendments to restrictions applying to driving licences for heavy goods vehicles, buses, and coaches. The core proposals suggested within the consultation include: Removing the 50km route limit currently in place for bus and coach drivers aged 18 to 20 when driving a regular service. Allowing a person to … Read More
Sleep Out to Help Out with Nugent – Fundraising for Nugent Care 2019
In a powerful display of solidarity and support, Russel Hatton, PIB Risk Management’s Key Account Manager, alongside Paul Ferguson, PIB Insurance Branch Director for Liverpool, participated in a sponsored sleep-out event with Nugent Care in April. By sacrificing their beds for a single night, they sought to gain insight into the challenges faced by the homeless community while raising funds … Read More
Two-Tyred: Driver Fatigue
ROSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) recently released a new factsheet regarding driver fatigue and road accidents. Department of Transport figures show that in 2022, approximately 1,300 road collisions were reported, including 59 fatalities. Drivers and riders are most likely to suffer from fatigue: On long journeys on monotonous roads, such as motorways Between 2 and … Read More
New E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Guidance for Public Transport Operators
The Department of Transport has developed a set of guidelines to provide public transport operators with the information they need to effectively mitigate lithium battery fires while transporting e-bikes and e-scooters on public transport vehicles. While there have been limited incidents of lithium battery fires on public transport, a total of just one on the London Underground in 2021, … Read More
First Ever No Falls Week Announced
The No Falls Foundation has announced the first ever No Falls Week to take place from the 13th to the 17th of May. The No Falls Foundation is a charity dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping those affected by life-changing injuries from such falls. They work with a number of partners, including organisations like IPAF, the Ladder Association, … Read More
Keep Cool And Healthy – Updated Legionella Guidance
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. The bacteria that cause the disease are found naturally in environmental water sources such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs and generally pose no problems. However, they can also grow in purpose-built water systems such as hot and cold water systems, whirlpool spas and cooling towers, and evaporative condensers such as those … Read More
Ladder Association Launch New Toolbox Talks
Three toolbox talk documents have been produced by the Ladder Association and are available for free on their website. The documents each cover a specific topic related to ladder usage: How to know when to use a ladder How to select the right ladder How to secure your ladder The toolbox talks highlight the risks associated with each of … Read More