The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has published a set of guidelines produced by Loughborough University to help firms operating heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in London understand new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) specifications brought in by Transport for London. HGVs with a gross vehicle weight of over 12 tonnes are required to hold a HGV Safety Permit before entering and operating … Read More
Safety Alert and Updated Guidance Issued for the Waste Industry
The Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) has issued a safety alert concerning hydraulically operated rear doors, hatches, and body sections on waste sector vehicles. The safety alert follows a fatal accident in 2023 in which an individual was killed when working under the top-hinged hydraulically powered rear door of a road sweeper. The door’s mechanism failed, causing the … Read More
Updated Guidance for Transporting Oxygen Cylinders
The Department for Transport has updated their Guidance Note 9, Transporting Cylinders of Compressed Oxygen. The guidance covers both the private and commercial carriage of compressed oxygen cylinders including carriage by the emergency services. The guidance highlights some key safety considerations and for commercial carriage summarises the requirements of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods regulations / ADR for small loads … Read More
Updated Code of Practice for Oxy-Fuel Gas Equipment
The British Compressed Gases Association’s (BCGA) Code of Practice 7 on the safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment (individual portable or cylinder supply) has been revised to keep it in line with current best practices. The Code of Practice identifies the key hazards and sets out minimum safety standards required for the assembly, examination, inspection, maintenance, and use of individual … Read More
Updated Chemicals Code of Practice in Ireland
The Health and Safety Authority in the Republic of Ireland has published a new code of practice regarding the use of chemical agents and carcinogens. The new Code of Practice combines the 2001 Carcinogen Regulations with its amendments in 2015 and 2019. The Code of Practice outlines various chemical agents and carcinogens and the Occupational Exposure Limit Values associated with … Read More
Grand opening of PIB’s new Chesterfield branch
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