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 norovirus in oysters, Britons cutting back, whooping cough on the rise and prosecutions.
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A survey of more than 1,000 UK landlords has highlighted widespread negativity towards housing benefit tenants, with respondents citing unreliable, late or no payments as the main issues. The poll revealed that six out of 10 landlords (59%) actually refuse to accept anyone on benefits now, specifically stating ‘no housing benefit tenants’ in their adverts. This survey was conducted by flat and house share website SpareRoom.co.uk. This is a worrying, although expected trend, that is likely to result in fewer good quality properties being available to tenants on benefits. Read the full story here.
A YouGov survey for the housing charity Shelter has revealed that more than one in five people have spent less on gas and electricity to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months, and just over one in three have spent less on food. There are a couple of comments on this article so join the discussion.
The article Food Safety: £10k fine for mouse droppings in baker’s kitchen has been updated with photos provided by Richmond Council. These photos are available to view on theEHP’s Flickr page.
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Food Safety
Food Safety: Hotel fined for flouting food hygiene regulations
Scarborough Borough Council has successfully prosecuted two food establishments in Whitby after they were found to be in breach of food hygiene regulations (Photos on Flickr).
Food Safety: Pub fined for food hygiene offences
A pub has been fined £3180 after pleading guilty to four food hygiene offences. The Sun Inn (Weymouth) Limited, on Kings Street, faced the offences under The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006.
Food Safety: Imperial Chinese fined for food hygiene offences
The owner of an east Belfast restaurant has been fined a total of £2,800 for food safety offences. Rui Jian Ke, owner of the Imperial Chinese on the Belmont Road, was also ordered to pay costs of £66 in relation to seven offences.
Food Safety: EFSA assesses control options for norovirus in oysters
EFSA’s Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ Panel) concludes in its risk assessment that the most effective public health measures to protect consumers from exposure to norovirus in oysters are to produce oysters in areas which are not contaminated or to prevent contamination of mollusc production areas.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: Tenby landlord sentenced for gas safety failings
A Tenby landlord has been fined for failing to maintain a gas fire safely within one of his properties. David Ian Douglas-Law of Penally, Tenby, was fined £8,500 and ordered to pay costs of £1,500 at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Health & Safety: Cheshire restaurant fined for breach of fire regulations
On Tuesday, January 17 the owners of Buffet City Ltd, the company that operates Buffet City on Newgate Street in Chester, was ordered by Chester Magistrates Court to pay a total of £24,067 in fines and court costs. This related to six serious breaches of the Fire Safety Order.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 16 January – 20 January
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 05 January – 13 January Updated 19-01-12
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. 7 new articles.
Housing
Housing: Britons have cut back on food & fuel bills to help pay housing costs
A YouGov survey of 4,014 British adults for housing charity Shelter has revealed that more than one in five people have spent less on gas and electricity to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months, and just over one in three have spent less on food.
Housing: 59% of landlords refuse to let to benefit tenants
Almost nine out of 10 (87%) landlords have had problems with housing benefit tenants not paying the rent on time, with one in 10 (11%) admitting they have had tenants who stopped paying rent altogether, according to a survey conducted by flat and house share website SpareRoom.co.uk.
Housing: Advice for new landlords
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has published guidelines for homeowners who are considering becoming a landlord and letting out their home.
Public Health
Public Health: HPA – Whooping cough cases on the rise
Cases of whooping cough reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040* in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.
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The Handmade May Chang Essential Oil Soya Wax Candle is available here for £4.95 (free p+p).
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Quick Looks
Safety Media: Food Hygiene Safety DVD & Other Food Hygiene Products
This DVD covers the main principles of Food Hygiene in the workplace. Presented by TV Chef Brian Turner, this DVD is ideal for any company that either deals with food preparation as the main part of their business, or simply has a works’ canteen.
Safety Media: Asbestos the Facts
The inhalation of asbestos fibres is responsible for around 4000 deaths a year. Provide your employees with the essential information about asbestos and its dangers with this DVD.
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.
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).
Other Quick Looks
Video Preview: Your Noise Complaint
This is the introduction to ENcentre’s Noise Nuisance DVD. The film shows first few minutes of the 15 min DVD aimed at people suffering from noise pollution problems in the UK. It is suitable for individual and local authority use.
Video Preview: Condensation in Homes
This is the introduction to ENcentre’s DVD on condensation in homes. The film is approximately 15 minutes long and provides information to occupants on the prevention of condensation and mould in buildings. It is suitable for local authority and housing association use as a first response to clients.
Essential Apps: Drop a Pin With Google Maps
Welcome to Essential Apps, where we take a quick look at useful iPhone applications. In the first Essential Apps we take a quick look at the Google Maps drop a pin feature. You should find this application useful when you are investigating trespassers on land, noise nuisances or accumulations of waste. Google Maps comes pre-installed […]
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