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The Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Bill Explained
The Fire Safety Act, and the Building Safety Bill when it becomes law, will mark the start of a new era for building safety. Here we explain what the new regulations mean for building owners, residents and the construction industry.
Legal Sector Urgent Warning: Cyber Cover no Longer Included in Professional Indemnity Policies
Robert Gerrard is urging all barristers with a professional indemnity (PI) policy due for renewal on 1 April 2022, and solicitors due to renew on 1 October 2022, to take urgent action to fill the gap in cover that is being left as new PI policies no longer provide cyber risk protection.
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations to Change from April 2022 – Are you Ready?
On 6 April 2022, the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force, amending the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). The new regulations extend employer and employee duties, so that personal protective equipment now has to be supplied to ‘limb (b) workers’ as well as ‘limb (a) workers’.
Vehicle Theft: Motorists Warned, be on Your Guard
From wheelie bins to technology, car thieves are using all sorts of tactics to part owners from their vehicles. In this post, we’re bringing to light some of the most common strategies being used to steal vehicles, as well as sharing advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of motor theft.
An Employer’s Guide to Supporting Well-Being at Work
As the new Omicron variant takes hold and the yet-again revised advice to work from home where possible is issued, it is likely that workers will find themselves in another pandemic-related state of disarray. Now is the time, therefore, to look closely at how you can support your workforce and promote mental well-being at work.
How to Prepare Your Business for Winter
As the days get shorter and the temperatures plummet, it is time to start preparing your business for winter so you're able to carrying on providing an uninterrupted service. Here's how to ensure everything is ready to stand up to the challenges of the colder months and any seasonal shutdown periods.
Bigger Team, Even Better Service as Team RG Grows its Numbers
Over the past year, Team Robert Gerrard has expanded by over 50 per cent, now boasting 17 staff, with a whopping 300 years’ combined experience in the industry amongst them. With the new intake comes a raft of priceless expertise and experience, adding exceptional value for clients.
Under-Insurance Risk for Commercial Property Due to Rise in Construction Costs
The unrelenting rise in construction costs over the past year, with some materials increasing by as much as 100 per cent, has left many commercial properties under-insured, which can have serious consequences. Here's a look at why it's such a significant problem, and what can be done to combat it.