4site consulting explains the importance of health and safety. It is not surprising that we question the sanity of Health & Safety when it seems to impinge on activities we all enjoy by enforcing what appears to be unreasonable and bureaucratic restrictions.
Friday, 19th March 2010 Read moreAs the diseases attributed to asbestos do not appear in exposed individuals for many years after exposure, the true impact on the nations health will not be known for some time. The danger is complacency: asbestos can kill.
Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 Read moreDavid Foster of Eljay Health & Safety Services Ltd, explains about health and safety management in a block of flats.
Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 Read moreDavid Foster explains how the new Work at Height Regulations 2005 affect managing agents and all those working in the residential sector. ‘Working At Height’ conjures up visions of steeplejacks, window cleaners on long ladders, roofers and builders scrambling about on scaffolding. However the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR) apply to all work at height wherever there is a risk of a fall likely to cause injury. This can mean any height above ground level (even inches) where a person could be injured if they fell from that place. WAHR 2005 replaces previous regulations that applied only to heights over a minimum of two metres.
Friday, 29th December 2006 Read moreEach year, on average, poor housing conditions are implicated in up to 50,000 deaths and around 0.5 million illnesses.
Friday, 31st March 2006 Read moreThis year is a crunch year for the rental market, as it must implement the requirements of the Housing Act and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
Friday, 31st March 2006 Read moreThey say wherever you are in the UK, you are never more than 9 metres away from a rat. It was only when speaking with a pest control officer that the extent of the problem became clear - rats have inhabited every part of the capital.
Monday, 29th September 2003 Read moreManaging agents and commercial property owners could find themselves in breach of the law following new fire rules, which came into force on October 1st. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is the biggest shake-up of the legislation in 30 years. It signals the end of traditional fire certificates, with managing agents and owners now directly accountable for fire risk.
Thursday, 23rd November 2006 Read moreSecurity is the number one priority for homebuyers searching for an apartment, according to new research published by housebuilder, Linden Homes. The added security of apartment living, including measures such as underground parking, gated access and videophone entry systems, ranked higher than a balcony or communal gym on the homebuyer’s wish list.
Thursday, 23rd November 2006 Read moreJoin over 10,000 other leaseholders in saving time and money by downloading the essential documents to help you in the daily running of your building.
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The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Find out who has made the list of finalists.
The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Book your tickets for this years event here.
The Engage 5th Annual conference will take place at the BT Convention Centre, Kings Dock Liverpool Waterfront on 26th May 2012. A conference for all residents in the City Centre and Waterfront.
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