Your safety is the most important thing to us, and we want to make sure you’re aware of the law when it comes to health and safety. We’re committed to making sure we deliver on our responsibilities.
We know that we need to:
- Comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc act 1974, as well as all other supporting legislation
- Prioritise health and safety and make sure we have the time and resources we need to deliver this
- Make sure our policies and procedures around health and safety are regularly reviewed
- We make sure every employee has the necessary skills, knowledge, experience and training to deliver their health and safety responsibilities. All our employees have an important role to play in the success of our health and safety systems and are encouraged to take ownership of them
- Commit to always improving our health and safety performance. We work on the principle that accidents, ill-health, and near-miss events can be prevented. We promote high standards of health and safety in our organisation and encourage everyone to work in a safe and healthy way
- Understand our legal duties. We know there are serious consequences if we don’t meet them
Fire Safety – legislation we comply with:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Ministry of Homes Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats
- MHCLG Fire safety risk assessment: sleeping accommodation
- MHCLG Fire safety risk assessment: offices and shops
- PAS79 Parts 1 and 2: 2022 fire risk assessment code of practice
- PAS 9980:2022 fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding of existing blocks of flats code of practice
- National Fire Chiefs Council Fire safety in specialised housing
- Local Authorities Co-ordinator of Regulatory Services housing – fire safety
Gas Safety – legislation we comply with:
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998 amended 2018
Legionella – legislation we comply with:
- Health and Safety at Work Act section 3(2)
- Health and Safety Guidance 274 Part 2
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002
- L8 – The Control of Legionella bacteria in water systems
Asbestos – legislation we comply with:
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Health and Safety Executive Asbestos: The Survey Guide
Electrics – legislation we comply with:
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- British Standard 7671
Passenger Lifts – legislation we comply with:
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- EU Lift Directive requires us to maintain lifts – the frequency is determined by the lift manufacturer.
