This Week at theEHP: 14 November – 18 November

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This Week at theEHP: 14 November – 18 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 see the return of the buy-to-let-index, a reminder from the Health Protection Agency, guidance for the healthcare sector and more prosecutions.

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A report from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee has found that there is ‘no meaningful evidence’ to suggest that the Government is making progress towards resolving dangerous levels of air pollution in the UK. In the meantime more evidence has come to light about how air pollution shortens our lives and causes severe illness. Links to the full reports and supporting information are available in the article.

Last week we reported on a prosecution by Stoke-on-Trent City Council regarding a homeowner who was banned from living in his own house after carrying out a range of potentially dangerous and illegal DIY alterations. In response to a number of requests for more information, Stoke-on-Trent City Council have provided more details on the prosecution and additional photos of the property. You will find the updates at the end of the article.

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Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection: Sittingbourne resident fined £200 for Fly-Tipping
A man from Sittingbourne has been fined £200 and ordered to pay £315 in costs for depositing a whole range of controlled waste without a licence.

Environmental Protection: UK Government accused of inaction on air pollution health crisis
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee has reported that there is ‘no meaningful evidence’ to suggest that the Government is making progress towards resolving dangerous levels of air pollution in the UK.

Food Safety

Food Safety: ‘Yien’ Takeaway Owner fined £3,180
A former Kimberley takeaway owner has been handed a £3,180 fine after pleading guilty to nine food safety offences at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court (Photo Gallery Included).

Food Safety: Public House fined £3,000 for Food Hygiene Offences
The Food Business Operator of a North Pembrokeshire public house has been fined £3,000 for food hygiene offences (Photo Gallery Included).

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: Healthcare sector – Guide to prevention and good practice
The European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity has published guidance on the occupational health and safety risks in the healthcare sector.

Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 14 November – 18 November
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.

Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 07 November – 11 November (Updated 18-11-11)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (Four new articles added)

Housing

Housing: Landlord fined £18,000 for breaches of HMO licence
Norwich Magistrates Court handed down a heavy fine to the man responsible for putting tenants at risk. Mr Abdul Bashir pleaded guilty to four charges relating to breaches to The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006.

Housing: October Buy-to-let index
Rent rises slowed to their lowest rate in eight months, according to the latest Buy-to-Let Index from LSL Property Services plc.

Housing: September Buy-to-let index
Rents recorded monthly rises in all regions for the first time on record in September, according to the latest Buy‐to‐Let Index from LSL Property Services plc.

Housing: August Buy-to-let index
Rents recorded their largest monthly increase in a year in August, according to the latest Buy‐to‐Let Index from LSL Property Services plc.

Housing: Resident banned from house for illegal alterations (Updated 18/11/11)
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 & Photo Gallery Included).

Public Health

Public Health: HPA reminder for “at risk” groups to take up flu vaccination
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding all those in a clinical “at risk” group, who have been invited for flu vaccination by their GP and who have not yet received it, to take up the offer.



 

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RPT Decisions

RPT Decision: HIMO Licence Appeal (LON/00AE/HMV/2011/0002)
Respondent: The London Borough of Brent
Applicants: Abbeylord Properties Ltd
Subject Property: 32 Chichele Road, London NW2 3DA

This case relates to an Appeal against a refusal by the Local Authority to vary the terms of the HMO licence. The London Panel varied the Licence issued by London Borough of Brent.

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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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