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 have Food Safety myths busted, an extended import ban, a Private Landlords Survey and numerous prosecutions.
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We have posted video previews of a few of the fire safety training DVDs available from Safety Media. All of Safety Media’s DVDs, Training CDs and E-Learning courses are CPD certified (more details here). Safety Media currently have a BUY 2 GET 1 FREE! special offer (full details here). The video previews are listed below and can be found under Quick Looks on the site.
Last week we reported on Cherwell Council’s successful prosecution of a HMO landlord. Cherwell Council have kindly provided more photos of the condition they found within the property. You can view the photos here.
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Food Safety
Food Safety: Best Western Hotel fined £16,000
Appalling food hygiene conditions at a Middlesbrough hotel have landed the owners with a massive fine of £16,000 penalty and a further £2,000 in costs, which is the highest ever incurred by a Middlesbrough food business for putting the public at risk of food poisoning. (Photo Gallery Included).
Food Safety: Import ban on produce from Egypt extended
The European Union (EU) has extended the ban on selected Egyptian seeds and beans, which was imposed following the deadly E.coli outbreaks in Europe earlier this year.
Food Safety: Whole Foods Market fined £2,000 for Food Labelling offence
Whole Foods Market, Kensington High Street was fined £2,000 for failing to inform a customer about the presence of walnuts in one of its products.
Food Safety: Food Safety myths busted
From E. coli contaminated bean sprouts in Germany, to cantaloupe melons with Listeria in the USA, to preserved olives and cheeses with Botulism in France closely followed by warnings here in the UK of catching E coli from unwashed vegetables, there never seems to be a day go by without serious warnings of food poisoning issues somewhere in the world. By Jill Taylor.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: Property firm sentenced after worker exposed to asbestos
A Cardiff letting agent has been sentenced after a handyman was exposed to asbestos-containing material while carrying out work on a client’s property.
Health & Safety: Air Transport Safety Guidance Published
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides information to help manage the risks to health and safety in the air transport industry.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 31 October – 04 November
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 24 October – 28 October (Updated 4-11-11)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (Three new articles added)
Housing
Housing: Resident banned from house for illegal alterations
A home owner has been banned from living in his own house after carrying out a range of potentially dangerous and illegal DIY alterations. (PDF of House Photos Included)
Housing: Private Landlords Survey Published
The Private Landlords Survey provides a snap-shot of the composition and experience of landlords and how they, together with any agent, acquire, let, manage and maintain privately rented accommodation.
Housing: Case Summary – Saxon Weald Homes Ltd v Chadwick
Nearlylegal have provided a case summary on Saxon Weald Homes Ltd v Chadwick [2011] EWCA Civ 1202. Discover what happens when an RSL serves a notice confirming an assured tenancy after serving a s.21 notice on an assured shorthold tenant.
Housing: Share your housing horror stories with Ken
Ken Livingstone has launched a new housing campaign for the large number of Londoners who are consistently ignored in the housing debate – those living in private rented accommodation.
Sustainability
Sustainability: One Planet Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Council has won major recognition for its efforts to improve the local environment and tackle climate change to make the world a greener and healthier place for all.
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uSwitch
npower are running a promotional offer whereby anyone who switches to the npower ‘Go Fix 8 Plan‘ will get £50 of M&S vouchers for a single switch and £100 of M&S vouchers for a duel fuel switch.
The offer is promoted in the uSwitch comparison tables and highlighted with the below pink box. Offer expected to run until 6th November.
Simple Shoe Sale
You can now save 40% on men’s and women’s shoes in the Simple sale. Get cool, colourful trainers, cable knit cuffed boots or GUMshoes with up to 40% off.
Simple shoes find processes and materials to make their products sustainable – from using recycled car tires to water-based adhesives. Environmentally friendly shoes that are great value – and now even better value, with trainers from just £24.
Oxfam Online Shop
Win a Rude Health Hamper worth £70. More details here.
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Deals: Up to 50% off many products at Seasalt
The Seasalt Sale Storm continues to blow with more items added and up to 50% off many products.
Amazon Deals
- Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6″ E Ink Display
- Bosch PLR 25 Digital Laser Range Finder
- Book Deals of the Week–At Least 55% Off
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- Bestsellers in Kindle Store
- Bestsellers in Books
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Quick Looks
Safety Media: Fire Containment and Extinguishers – Toolbox Talk
This DVD looks at how to contain fires. It also takes a detailed look at the various extinguishers available and their correct use.
Safety Media: Fire Risk Assessment DVD
This Safety DVD will help the viewer to understand how to correctly and effectively carry out documented Fire Risk Assessments in the workplace.
Safety Media: Fire Safety Essentials DVD
This Safety DVD provides the viewer with in-depth information regarding the principles of fire safety awareness in any workplace. This DVD is suitable for both managers and employees.
Training & Events
Events: And now for something different!
It is time to come together and have a merging of minds for this first ever joint regional event, bringing together colleagues from both the Local Authority Sector and the Commercial Side of Environmental Health.
Jobs
Food Safety
Jobs: Technical Manager (Food Safety) – full time
STS are an established, leading food safety and health & safety consultancy and training provider (www.sts-solutions.com)
STS have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join their team in this challenging and varied role.
Jobs: Technical Officer Food Safety – up to £27,727
This is a part time role working Thursday and Friday. Based in the Food and Safety Team. You will be primarily responsible for Food Safety enforcement work which will include inspections of premises, provision of advice and guidance where required.
Health & Safety
Jobs: Technical Officer Health & Safety – up to £27,727
This is a full time Field Officer position based in the Food and Safety Team. You will be primarily responsible for Health and Safety enforcement work including on site inspections and complaint investigations.
