safetylady silver
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15th April 2016, 10 years ago
If you are actually self-employed (or an employer) then this ACOP may apply, although ironically the self-employed are now (recently) exempt from H&S legislation 'where there is no risk to another person'. The HSE contradict themselves on this re: legionella,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by michael fickling at 27/11/2015 - 10:25
Reply to the comment left by "michael fickling" at "27/11/2015 - 10:25": Michael: all true, and the first step would be . . .? The status of 'landlord' seems to fall between two stools, depending on who is looking at...
Read More →26th November 2015, 10 years ago
Thing is - LHA is based on actual existing rents across the Rental Market Area . These are evaluated and reviewed by the Valuation Agency annually. (not sure how this is actually done). So if rents dont increase, neither will...
Read More →18th November 2015, 10 years ago
Martin Apart from the fact that the self-employed MAY now be 'exempted' anyway from H&S legislation (and if you want 'clear as mud' this is a perfect example), the "5 or under" exemption is only for the DOCUMENTING of safety...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Allan Mazey at 16/11/2015 - 17:10
Reply to the comment left by "Allan Mazey" at "16/11/2015 - 17:10": I pay this for each annual gas safety check. Which IS legally required (I am not self-employed or in property business, just a landlord). And there is a...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mike Wright at 16/11/2015 - 18:31
Reply to the comment left by "Mike Wright" at "16/11/2015 - 18:31": Employers with fewer than 5 staff do not need to record the findings of risk assessment. (I'm not saying this is a good idea, just the legal standard)
Read More →16th November 2015, 10 years ago
The HSE have specifically rejected the recently developed myth that L8 risk assessments (lets ignore whether they are or are not required) have to be repeated at set, or annual, or biannual, intervals. This is not required. Gas safety regulations...
Read More →16th November 2015, 10 years ago
Per annum? Why?
Read More →16th November 2015, 10 years ago
EHOs do not enforce legionella legislation, so the "suitable and sufficient" of which you speak is not applicable. The HSE enforce H&S law in this area. The HSE say (in FAQs on website) they will not be "actively enforcing" on...
Read More →3rd November 2015, 10 years ago
Is your agent trying to cater for a particular market where this might be 'usual expectation'? Would it be a deal-breaker? It's certainly not a legal requirement, but it is variable as to what is provided in 'unfurnished' properties. The...
Read More →1st November 2015, 10 years ago
David - you are absolutely correct in that the HSE GUIDANCE does say this. But it t is, as said, guidance. Only guidance. And it is incomplete. It is NOT the LAW. The legal references are there, but nobody actually...
Read More →31st October 2015, 10 years ago
Excellent challenge on the basis of risk Graham. Let me guess - the water management industry has a couple of posters here? Key point everyone is missing: these 'rules' apply to landlords 'in business' as a landlord, and either self-employed...
Read More →31st October 2015, 10 years ago
I too am a very highly qualified H&S consultant, thankyou. CMIOSH, award winning, 26 years experience, defended many enforcement actions (fire, EHO, HSE,). I have attended criminal, civil and coroner courts, and liaised with legal and insurance specialists. Just to...
Read More →31st October 2015, 10 years ago
The HoC briefing note is not clarification, it has taken the guidance straight off the HSE website, and is therefore just as flawed. It was compiled by a researcher: it is not a definitive statement of law, and it was...
Read More →31st October 2015, 10 years ago
There are about 25 million households in UK. As far as I know, there has been only one known case of legionella arising from a domestic source (correct me if you have better information). Risk? Duty of care - yes,...
Read More →31st October 2015, 10 years ago
Anyone reading the Hazard Rating System will see it is very simple and does not require (or even mention) the landlord having a risk assessment (or exemption certificate - eh???). If you are NOT 'in business' ie NOT a dutyholder...
Read More →30th October 2015, 10 years ago
If you are self-employed or running your property business through a company (making you an employer) the legionella rules apply - you are a 'dutyholder'. In fact ALL h&s rules then apply. If you are neither, (see HMRC NIM238000) then...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neil Radford at 03/10/2015 - 09:17
Reply to the comment left by "Neil Radford" at "03/10/2015 - 09:17": The L8 Approved Code of Practice (which, by the way, has been around for years) applies to anyone with duties under CoSHH or indeed the Health & Safety...
Read More →30th September 2015, 11 years ago
You are right - who would know, and the zero hours thing sounds like the solution! My accountant doesn't seem to care - "pay yourself £155 p wk" is the advice. Just mention it as I hear in the wind...
Read More →30th September 2015, 11 years ago
Firstly, this is not a 'new regulation'. There has been a redraft of an Approved Code of Practice (L8) under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations - both of which have existed for some years. More importantly: This...
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