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 the cost of upset stomachs, home insulation levels, an electrical safety app, an RPT Decision & prosecutions.
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union for 2010. Key finding from the report include:
- Salmonella cases in humans fell by almost 9% in 2010, marking a decrease for the sixth consecutive year.
- Salmonella prevalence in poultry is declining at the EU level.
- Campylobacteriosis remains the most reported zoonotic infection in humans since 2005
- the number of cases of Campylobacteriosis has been increasing over the last five years.
A link to the full report is available through at the end of the article.
Research from the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has found that misunderstandings between landlords and tenants over responsibilities for safety are exposing millions of people to life-threatening electrical dangers. The ESC’s recommends that landlords download their free Home Electrical Safety Checks Smartphone app, which allows anyone to do a quick visual check to ensure a property is electrically safe. The app highlights potential dangers in each room and explains how to resolve simple problems or where they should be flagged to an electrician. The app can also be used by tenants to flag issues to landlords with confidence. Links to the app are available at the end of the article.
The following article has been updated with Photos on Flickr:
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Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection: Noise monitoring leads to eviction of tenant
THE first person to be evicted by Halton Housing Trust based on evidence gathered from noise monitoring equipment has been sentenced at court for breaching noise abatement notices.
Food Safety
Food Safety: EFSA and ECDC zoonoses report released
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union for 2010. The report shows that Salmonella cases in humans fell by almost 9% in 2010, marking a decrease for the sixth consecutive year. Salmonella prevalence in poultry is also clearly declining at the EU level.
Food Safety: Upset stomachs cost the UK an estimated 11 million working days!
According to research recently published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) nearly 17 million people suffer from stomach upsets in the UK every year, which in turn leads to about 11 million lost working days. (by Jill Taylor)
Food Safety: Former pub landlord fined & banned for food hygiene offences
The previous landlord of the Old Albion Inn at Crantock has been prosecuted for 10 food hygiene offences and banned from participating in the management of any food business.
Food Safety: Butchers fined £23,100 for food hygiene offences
On the 24 February 2012 at Bodmin Magistrates court Vealls of Newquay Limited pleaded guilty to serious food hygiene and safety offences at their shop in Chester Road. The company was fined £17,000 and was also ordered to pay £6,119 towards Cornwall Council’s legal costs.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 05 March – 09 March
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: Garden centre fined £28,000 for food and safety offences
On the 24 February at Bodmin Magistrates ,Tamar View Nurseries Ltd, Carkeel, Saltash, pleaded guilty to eight serious food and health and safety offences and was fined £21,000. The company was also ordered to pay £7,038 towards Cornwall Council’s legal costs.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 27 February – 02 March (Updated 09-03-12)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (Two New Articles)
Housing
Housing: ESC says millions of tenants are exposed to life-threatening electrical dangers
As the number of people becoming landlords soars, with 13% of UK adults considering leasing out a property in the near future , research from the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has found that misunderstandings between landlords and tenants over responsibilities for safety are exposing millions of people to life-threatening electrical dangers.
Sustainability
Sustainability: DECC estimates home insulation levels
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has released estimates for the number of homes in Great Britain with loft, cavity wall and solid wall insulation. The release gives headline estimates for the number of insulated homes and a summary of how these estimates are derived from different data sources.
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Training
Training: The Novice Guide to Court Hearings ebook
Written by experienced landlord and tenant solicitor Tessa Shepperson, the Novice Guide to Court Hearings eBook has a clear and easy to understand style and includes sample documents and forms to help you prepare your case (Video Embedded).
Safety Media: COSHH DVD Old vs New
This updated DVD covers all of the recent changes in COSHH legislation. The new edition covers the changes in the labelling system and the most commonly used symbols.
The DVD looks at the steps employers and employees must take to prevent exposure to hazardous substances. Printable assessment forms are included on disc.
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (CAM/22UF/HIN/2011/0008)
Respondent: Chelmsford Borough Council
Applicants: RWH Properties Ltd (Director Mr Roger Lord)
Subject Property: 21 Beach’s Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2NJ
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice made by Chelmsford Borough Council involving one Category 1 hazard relating to ‘excess cold’.
The Eastern Panel upheld the Improvement Notice and an extension of time was given for compliance.
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