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 an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 14b, the latest on the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), environmental health prosecutions and a Residential Property Tribunal Decision.
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Food Safety
Food Safety: Takeaway owner banned & branded a “hazard to the public”
The owner of a “dim and grisly” Wolverhampton kebab house has been banned from running any other food businesses and branded a “hazard to the public” by a judge.
Food Safety: HPA investigating Salmonella Outbreak
A multi-agency investigation is underway after a link has been established between a batch of imported eggs and an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type (PT) 14b infection in England and Wales.
Food Safety: FSA plans to unify food hygiene rating schemes
The FSA is today setting out its plans to encourage all remaining local authorities in England and Northern Ireland to adopt the Agency’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS).
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: Legionnaires’ disease policy overview published
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has published a policy overview of Legionella and legionnaires’ disease. The report ‘Legionella and legionnaires’ disease: a policy overview’ presents the regulatory framework related to Legionella and guidelines for practical application
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 29 August – 02 September
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Glasgow demolition worker fatally injured
Housing
Housing: Landlords fined over £2,000 for failing to carry out repairs
A Birmingham based firm of landlords has been fined over £2,000 for neglecting to carry out extensive repairs to a dangerous property.
Housing: Tenancy Agreements Audiobook & some free downloads for you
If you are a landlord or a letting agent, or maybe a housing advisor, it is important to know your subject inside out. But reading books and attending courses takes time – time that busy people like you don’t have.
Housing: Landlord optimism highest since 2007
Landlord optimism is at its highest point for almost four years, according to the National Landlords Association’s (NLA) Landlord Optimism Index.
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Rent Repayment Order (Awaiting Case Ref)
Respondent: Mr George El-Lamah
Applicants: Westminster City Council
This decision relates to an Application for a Rent Repayment Order made by Westminster City Council. The London Panel ordered that the Respondent Landlord repay Westminster City Council £29,180.87 recovery of Housing Benefit.
theEHP Store
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Deals: Up to 34% off Housing & Building Books
Save up to 34% on housing and building books at Amazon. More savings may be available through ‘More Buying Options’.
Jobs & Training
Generic
Jobs: Student EHO Placement – Sheffield
Unpaid 12-month training placement for two student EHOs. Structured training across all areas of environmental health departments to complete the ELP. Must have completed the second year of the BSc or the taught modules of the MSc degree. Begins end of September, finish dates flexible.
Jobs: Student EHP Placement – Cheshire East
Applications are invited from student EHPs who wish to complete their ELP requirements within a local authority environment. Placement starts September for one year, with training across the full environmental health service. Bursary arrangements to be finalised.
Jobs: Student EHO Placement – Ipswich
Student EHO sought for either an 11-month part-time placement or 6 months full time placement to fulfil the requirements of the ELP.
Salary £7,355 pro rata.
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.
Environmental Protection
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: London.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: London North.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: South.
More Environmental Protection jobs here.
Housing
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £30 – £34 per Hour; Location: Midlands .
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: South East.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: South East.
Food Safety
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: TBC per Inspection; Location: North West.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: £10 – £14 per Hour; Location: Yorkshire & The Humber.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: London North.
Health & Safety
Jobs: Health & Safety Advisor
CH&Co’s busy Health and Safety Team requires a qualified EHP to provide guidance on all aspects of food safety and health and safety legislation, and to help drive the company’s safety culture.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Health and Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Health & Safety; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: North West.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Health and Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: Scotland.
More Health & Safety jobs here.
Licensing
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Licensing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Licensing; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: Midlands.
