Welcome to This Week at theEHP, a summary of the articles that appeared on the site over the previous week.
This week at theEHP we report on Croydon’s prosecution of Iceland, local insulation rates, NLA landlords reporting good tenant relations and Residential Property Tribunal Decisions.
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The Food Standards Agency have produced a short video on food safety risks in butchers shops. The video encourages butchers to think about the type of food safety risks they face in their business and how they should control them. You can watch the video in the post.
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Remember, if you have an idea for a poll email the details to [email protected].
The popular Foundations in Law Series has been updated with Part 13: The social rented sector.
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Food Safety
Food Safety: Iceland prosecuted after raw chicken found in ready meal
Croydon Council have prosecuted the food retailer Iceland Foods Ltd for selling a ready-to-eat meal containing partially raw chicken (photos below).
Food Safety: E.coli O157 – A butchers’ guide to staying safe video
The FSA has produced a short video for those working in butchers shops to encourage them to think about the type of food safety risks they face in their business and how they should control them.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 1 August – 5 August
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. Parcel firm fined £150,000 after lorry reverses into worker’s head
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 25 July – 29 July (Updated 5-8-11)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. Companies in court over major chemical fire in Crewe
Housing
Housing: New powers proposed to deal with ‘neighbours from hell’
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today announced plans to speed up the process for evicting persistent ‘neighbours from hell’ from their homes when all other efforts to curb their anti-social behaviour have failed.
Housing: NLA landlords report good tenant relations
An overwhelming majority of landlords say they have a good relationship with their tenants, according to a survey by the National Landlords Association (NLA).
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice & Prohibition Order Appeal (CI/LON/00AP/HIN/2011/0010)
Respondent: London Borough of Haringey; Applicants: Katia Goremsandu; This decision relates to 4 Appeals against an Improvement Notice and 2 Appeals against a Prohibition Order on 5 […]
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (LON/00AL/HIN/2011/0008)
Respondent: London Borough of Greenwich; Applicants: Ralph Alister Limited; This decision relates to an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by London Borough of Greenwich involving Category 1 and 2 hazards such as Personal Hygiene, […]
RPT Decision: Interim Management Order Appeal (CAM/38UC/HIN/2009/0001)
Respondent: Peterborough City Council; Applicants: H & V Solicitors; This decision relates to an Appeal against the decision by Peterborough City Council Interim Management Order. Decision […]
RPT Decision: Emergency Remedial Action Appeal (MAN/00FB/HED/2011/0002)
Respondent: East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Applicants: Mrs A Harrison; This decision relates to an Appeal against a demand for recovery of expenses relating to Emergency Remedial action East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The Northern […]
RPT Decision: Prohibition Order Appeal (CAM/00KA/HPO/2011/0001)
Respondent: Luton Borough Council; Applicants: Vision 4 Life Limited; This case involves an Appeal against a refusal to vary a Prohibition Order served by Luton Borough Council. It was discovered that the Prohibition […]
Sustainability
Sustainability: Local insulation rates published
A council by council area breakdown of how many British homes have been insulated by the Government’s energy saving scheme is published today.
eco STORE Update
For the entire month of August Green People are offering customers a free after sun worth £4.99 with orders over £20. Customers need to quote.
Jobs & Training
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Jobs: Trainee Environmental Health Officer
Guildford Borough Council and Surrey Heath Borough Council are offering a 12 month shared placement with a salary of £13,649.
The Environmental Health placement is ideal for a student who wishes to fulfil the requirements of the Experiential Learning Portfolio. The successful candidate will spend six months in each authority.
Jobs: Student Environmental Health Officer
Unpaid placement for up to one year. Candidates should have or be in the process of gaining a recognised qualification leading to CIEH registration. The placement is based in Thrapston, Northamptonshire and is one of our four placements working towards the degree/ ELP/ professional interview.
Jobs: Student/Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner
An exciting multi-agency unpaid placement starting September. Practical training provided to satisfy the requirements of the ELP. Applications from BSc (Hons) Environmental Health degree or MSc Students.
Jobs: Student Environmental Health Officer
Student EHO practical training placement. Unpaid. Up to 12 months commencing October 2011. Suit student who has passed all academic modules of accredited CIEH Environmental Health degree course and seeking end on training or undergraduate seeking experiential learning opportunity for third year of course.
Jobs: Student Environmental Health Practitioner £12,145 pa
This placement offers a unique opportunity to work on your Experiential Learning Portfolio and gain experience across environmental health functions within the settings of a local authority and a private sector consultancy, NSF-CMi Ltd.
Environmental Protection
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £15 – £19 per Hour; Location: London Central.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £15 – £19 per Hour; Location: London North.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Noise Manager (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Noise Manager; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: London North.
More Environmental Protection jobs here.
Housing
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: South East.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: East Anglia.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: Midlands.
Food Safety
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: TBC per Inspection; Location: Midlands.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: TBC per Inspection; Location: London.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: £30 – £34 per Hour; Location: London Central.
Health & Safety
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Health and Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: Scotland.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: East Anglia.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Health and Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Health & Safety; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: South East.
