The 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 speed to disconnect electrical faults with a high degree of reliability from the associated electrical system. To ensure the required performance is retained it is vital that … Read More
BUILDING SAFETY CASES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
Earlier 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 will hold to account those who break the rules and are not properly managing building safety risks, including taking enforcement action where needed. The Bill proposes changes to building safety … Read More
Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment for your employees
Choosing 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 for individual wearers. RPE is designed to: >Protect the wearer from a variety of hazards > Suit a variety of work situations >Match the specific requirements of the wearer How can we help? … Read More
PIB Risk Management feature in ARMA UK latest magazine
PIB 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 Residential Buildings and the Impact of EWS1 Forms.” David Plowman, Head of Property Engineering Risk, discusses the risks of combustible materials in external wall systems in high rise residential buildings, and … Read More
TOWER CRANE GUIDANCE UPDATE
The Construction Plant Association (CPA) have recently updated their Technical Information Note “TIN 036 – Tower Crane Electrical Supplies, Earthing Arrangements, Emergency Escape Lighting and Lightning Protection.” This provides guidance to tower crane hirers and users about the provision of tower crane electrical supplies, emergency escape lighting and lightning protection and includes guidance on inspection and testing following installation and whilst … Read More
GUIDANCE FOR DOMESTIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS IN WALES
Building 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 systems, there are a number of alternative or innovative fire suppression systems available. Whatever system is used it is important that it is designed and tested for use in domestic and residential buildings … Read More
GAS SAFETY WEEK 2021
Gas 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 in one week, in order to better generate interest in the media and have a greater impact among the pubic. In 2021 Gas Safety Week ran from the 13th to the 19th September. … Read More
End to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 30th September 2021
Coronavirus 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. In September, employers can claim 60% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £1,875 per month. Employers need to contribute 20% from … Read More
ROADMAPS OUT OF LOCKDOWN – THE LATEST UPDATES
As 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. At present, England, Guernsey and the Republic of Ireland are continuing with current measures. Scotland – To Level 0 and Beyond Scotland has announced a move to Beyond Level … Read More
UPDATING PPE REGULATIONS
The 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 example a duty to ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to their employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work unless the … Read More