Freight Container Hazards
December 8, 2022A report by the HSE relating to potentially hazardous atmospheres within storage containers arriving at ports and distribution centres across Britain demonstrated concerns that workers were en...
Metalworking Fluid and the Use of Compressed Airguns in Cleaning Machinery
December 8, 2022The HSE has highlighted the dangers of water-mix metalworking fluids (MWF) and the use of compressed air guns for cleaning machinery. MWFs are primarily used as a means of cooling machined par...
Battery Tool Vibration and Noise Levels
December 8, 2022A recent research report, published by the HSE, has compared vibration and noise levels of various battery-based tools with more traditionally powered equivalents. It has often been claimed th...
Building Safety Act and Compliance
December 8, 2022We have been approached by several clients over the last 12 months to ask our views on the forthcoming legislation and what impact it will have on the management of their buildings and more im...
PIB Group acquires Emprocom Ltd
November 30, 2022PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’) has acquired health and safety specialists Emprocom Ltd (‘Emprocom’), who bring complementary services and expertise to the Group’s risk management proposition....
Changes to Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Regulations
November 3, 2022The carriage of some goods can involve particular hazards e.g. due to their chemical properties, explosive nature, flammability or danger to the environment. The carriage of such goods is gove...
New Guidance for Lifting Safely
November 3, 2022New and updated guidance has recently been made available by the Construction Plant Association covering the safe management and undertaking of lifting operations. The first of is updated guid...
The Consequences Of Not Belting Up – Road Casualty Statistics Released
November 3, 2022The Department for Transport have released the latest statistics for road traffic injuries and fatalities in Great Britain. The figures cover 2021 and are based on collisions reported by the p...
Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture
November 3, 2022As well as having a high rate of accidental injury agricultural work is often physically demanding and can be repetitive in nature which can lead to a range of health problems including back, ...
New Guidance for Medical Oxygen in Care Homes
November 2, 2022The British Compressed Gasses Association (BCGA) have issued new guidance covering the safe use of medicinal oxygen, in both gas and liquid form, and associated devices in care homes. Oxygen t...
Changing Face of Car Ownership as Subscription Models Increase in Popularity
November 2, 2022As consumers demand more flexibility in their choice of vehicle, car subscription has become increasingly popular. This has been due to a number of reasons, including: Consumers can find the ...
Workplace Transport Inspections at Quarries in Northern Ireland
September 26, 2022The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland has announced that in Autumn 2022 they will be carrying out inspections at quarries in Northern Ireland specifically looking at the use of ...
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