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...
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...