The government brought the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to an end on Thursday 30 September 2021. If you’re eligible for a rebate you have until Friday 31 December 2021 to apply via the online service. To reclaim SSP you must: Have already paid your employee’s sick pay Claim for an employee who’s eligible for sick pay due to … Read More
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR DICHLOROMETHANE ADHESIVES AND PAINT STRIPPING
Dichloromethane (DCM) (also known as methylene chloride) is a highly volatile solvent. Small volumes will readily give off large amounts of vapour, even at room temperature, this vapour is colourless, heavier than air and has a low odour. DCM can be used in paint stripping operations, including stripping surface coatings from alloy wheels. DCM based adhesives may also be used … Read More
HSE LAUNCHES DUST CRACKDOWN
The HSE have announced the launch of a month long programme of inspections targeting construction businesses. The inspections will focus on the control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust including silica (created when working on silica containing materials like concrete, mortar and sandstone), asbestos and wood dust (created when working on softwood, hardwood and wood-based … 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
UKCA PRODUCT MARKING DEADLINE EXTENDED
Before they can be placed on the market, manufactured goods need to be designed and manufactured so they meet certain minimum safety standards and they must carry a marking, either on the item itself or in some cases on the packaging, to show that they meet these standards. Throughout the EU this is achieved through a conformity assessment process 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
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