This Week at theEHP: 7 November – 11 November

by | Nov 11, 2011 | This Week at theEHP |

This Week at theEHP: 7 November – 11 November

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 imported food control guidance, changes to welsh tenancies, a NLA survey and a couple of prosecutions.

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Newham Council have provided details of a landlord who was prosecuted for failing to license a property that was subject to a selective licensing designation.This case is of particular interest because the council made a successful application in the Crown Court for a confiscation order under the Proceeds of crime Act 2002. Newham have provided detailed information on the case which can be found at the end of the article.

Earlier this week we posted an article about a man who fell off a ladder while demonstrating a new safety measure. A YouTube video of the incident was embedded in the article. The video was removed after Mrs Cavanagh contacted theEHP and requested we remove it due to the negative and cruel comments it was attracting on YouTube. In its place you will find a new video preview of a Working at Heights DVD from Safety Media.

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Food Safety

Food Safety: Chip Shop Owner fined £2,000 for Hygiene offences
A chip shop owner has been fined almost £2,000 for failing to maintain the necessary standards of food hygiene at Kirton Fish Bar, High Street, Kirton in Lindsey. (Photo Gallery Included)

Food Safety: Temporary Closure of Shellfish Beds
Pembrokeshire County Council is to issue a Notice of Temporary Closure on two shellfish production areas on the Cleddau Estuary.

Food Safety: FSA publish guidance on Effective Imported Food Control
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published guidance on effective imported food control for local authority (LA) food services. ‘Effective imported food control’ draws on experience gained from the Agency’s programme of auditing LA imported food services.

Food Safety: FSA warning on Salmonella contamination of Paan leaves
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning people about the potential risk of salmonella food poisoning from paan leaves, also known as betel leaves.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 07 November – 11 November
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.

Health & Safety: New Safety Measure Demonstration Goes Wrong
Paul Cavanagh, who works for housing maintenance firm Morrison, was filmed climbing a ladder outside a home in Gateshead to teach colleagues a new safety measure (Video Removed).

Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 31 October – 04 November (Updated 11-11-11)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (Four new articles added)

Housing

Housing: Letting company hit with £12,000 bill for unlicensed property
A letting company has been fined £2000, ordered to repay about £6500 in rent – which they illegally collected – and charged with £4000 in costs. (Photo Gallery Included)

Housing: Landlords to Discuss Newham Licensing
Landlords with properties in Newham are invited to attend a meeting organised by the National Landlords Association (NLA), on Monday 14 November to learn about plans for compulsory licencing across the borough.

Housing: New AST Threshold to affect Deposit Protections in Wales
Landlords in Wales with tenancies up to £100,000 a year, will automatically default to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) from the 1st December 2011. If the landlord has taken a deposit for such a tenancy, it may need to be protected.

Housing: NLA survey reveals Housing Benefit cap to affect 3/4 of Landlords
A survey conducted by the National Landlords Association (NLA) in October 2011, has found that Government caps on housing benefit payments could force over three quarters of landlords out of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) market. The survey consisted of 528 landlords.

Housing: NLA comments on Government Council Tax Reforms
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has commented on the Government’s plans to change how empty properties are taxed.

Public Health

Public Health: Middlesbrough invest in ‘Communities for Health’ Grant Scheme
Middlesbrough Council and NHS Middlesbrough’s health improvement partnership is investing £29,000 into health improvement initiatives delivered by community groups in Middlesbrough.



 

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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.

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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.