We are pleased to announce the opening of our new branch in the heart of Derbyshire. The new site in Chesterfield is designed to enhance service delivery and support in the local region, bringing together our teams from PIB Risk Management and PIB Insurance Brokers. This expansion not only underscores our commitment to growth but also reflects our dedication to … Read More

British Standards have released a new Code of Practice guide designed to help organisations transition to net zero carbon dioxide emissions. In support of the government’s net zero strategy to decarbonise all sectors of the economy and meet a 2050 net zero target, the guide, BSI Flex 3030 v1.0:2024-03 Net Zero Transition Plans, focuses on how an organisation should set … Read More

In a powerful display of solidarity and support, Russel Hatton, PIB Risk Management’s Key Account Manager, alongside Paul Ferguson, PIB Insurance Branch Director for Liverpool, participated in a sponsored sleep-out event with Nugent Care in April. By sacrificing their beds for a single night, they sought to gain insight into the challenges faced by the homeless community while raising funds … Read More

The No Falls Foundation has announced the first ever No Falls Week to take place from the 13th to the 17th of May. The No Falls Foundation is a charity dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping those affected by life-changing injuries from such falls. They work with a number of partners, including organisations like IPAF, the Ladder Association, … Read More

Three toolbox talk documents have been produced by the Ladder Association and are available for free on their website. The documents each cover a specific topic related to ladder usage: How to know when to use a ladder How to select the right ladder How to secure your ladder   The toolbox talks highlight the risks associated with each of … Read More

The HSE has updated two publications dealing with first aid at work. The revisions focus on expanding and simplifying the existing guidance and are not in response to any change in the law or what is required to comply with the law.   ‘First aid at work: guidance on regulations’ concerns the regulations and requirements for first aid in work … Read More

A new set of guidelines published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is intended to help employers understand their legal obligations in regard to supporting employees with menopausal symptoms.   The guidance follows research by the Charted Institute of Personnel and Development, which found that 67% of working women between 40 and 60 who were experiencing menopausal symptoms … Read More

In November 2021, the HSE launched their Working Minds campaign to tackle mental health issues in the workplace. Alongside promoting mental health issues, the campaign includes a dedicated website with resources for employers. Recently, a new free e-learning tool was launched as part of the campaign. The tool is split into six short modules designed to guide employers through what … Read More

Figures recently released by the HSE show that 1.8 million workers were suffering from new or long-standing work-related health problems, leading to an estimated 31.5 million lost working days. These figures include 672,000 new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23. Stress, anxiety, and depression were the most common types of ill health, with 875,000 sufferers representing 49% of all … Read More