UPDATED HIGHWAY CODE LAUNCHED
October 15, 2021In September the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announced the introduction of a number of changes to the Highway Code. There are 33 changes and amendments to existing rules, most of which...
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR DICHLOROMETHANE ADHESIVES AND PAINT STRIPPING
October 15, 2021Dichloromethane (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 col...
HSE LAUNCHES DUST CRACKDOWN
October 15, 2021The 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 p...
COVID SHIELDING GUIDANCE ENDS
October 15, 2021Earlier 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 restriction...
COVID PASSES FOR EVENTS AND NIGHTCLUBS IN SCOTLAND AND WALES
October 15, 2021Recently the Scottish and Welsh governments announced plans to require adults to show a “Covid Passport” before they can attend nightclubs and certain events. In Wales the measures came in...
CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY ALERT
October 15, 2021The 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 s...
BUILDING SAFETY CASES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
October 15, 2021Earlier this year the Building Safety Bill was launched on its journey through parliament. The Bill will establish a new Building Safety Regulator within the Health and Safety Executive, which...
Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment for your employees
October 5, 2021Choosing 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 f...
PIB Risk Management feature in ARMA UK latest magazine
September 29, 2021PIB 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 Residenti...
UKCA PRODUCT MARKING DEADLINE EXTENDED
September 28, 2021Before 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...
TOWER CRANE GUIDANCE UPDATE
September 28, 2021The Construction Plant Association (CPA) have recently updated their Technical Information Note “TIN 036 – Tower Crane Electrical Supplies, Earthing Arrangements, Emergency Escape Lighting ...
GUIDANCE FOR DOMESTIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS IN WALES
September 28, 2021Building regulations and The Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure require new residential premises in Wales to be provided with automatic fire suppression. As well as traditional sprinkler sys...
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