GAS SAFETY WEEK 2021
September 28, 2021Gas 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...
Unaccompanied test drive theft on the rise
September 28, 2021With unaccompanied test drive theft on the rise, PIB’s Motor Trade Practice Group looks at how to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront. The pandemic and regula...
End to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 30th September 2021
September 27, 2021Coronavirus 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....
PIB MOTOR TRADE PRACTICE GROUP IS FURTHER STRENGTHENED THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF SIMPLY INSURANCE SERVICES LTD
September 6, 2021PIB Insurance Brokers (PIB) is pleased to welcome the latest acquisition made by PIB Group. Simply Insurance Services Ltd has joined the growing family of specialist businesses, in a move that...
ROADMAPS OUT OF LOCKDOWN – THE LATEST UPDATES
August 9, 2021As restrictions continue to ease, here is a summary of the most recent updates from the Scottish, Welsh and Jersey governments. In addition, we summarise the recent changes in Northern Ireland...
REVISED CORONAVIRUS RULES FOR INTERNATIONAL HAULIERS
August 5, 2021Earlier this year the Government introduced new rules for hauliers entering England from outside of the Common Travel Area (UK, the Crown Dependencies (Bailiwick of Jersey, Bailiwick of Guerns...
WHAT HAS YOUR ENGINE JUST E10?
August 5, 2021As part of plans to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses the government has announced that over the summer in England, Scotland and Wales the standard grade of petrol is changing from the cur...
UPDATING PPE REGULATIONS
August 5, 2021The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 implemented an EU directive into UK law. These regulations place duties on employers with regard to protecting their employees, for e...
SAFE DRIVING FOR LIFE
August 5, 2021The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have launched a new Safe Driving For Life website aimed at supporting learner drivers. The website offers resources for car, motorbike, goods veh...
PROVIDING PREMISES INFORMATION BOXES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
August 4, 2021The Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry made a number of recommendations including the provision of information for fire services and premises information boxes for all high rise resi...
NEW LADDER SAFETY GUIDANCE LAUNCHED
August 4, 2021Together with the HSE, the Ladder Association have launched a new guide to the safe use of ladders and stepladders. “LA455 Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders – a brief guide” builds on ...
NEW GUIDANCE FOR MANAGING HORTICULTURAL HAZARDS
August 3, 2021Statistics recently released by the HSE show the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector to be particularly hazardous with a rate almost of 11.4 fatalities per 100,000 workers employed. This ...