Enhancing Standards: A Deep Dive into the New Regulations for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in the UK

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Title: Enhancing Standards: A Deep Dive into the New Regulations for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in the UK In the ever-evolving landscape of housing regulations in the United Kingdom, Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) have often been a focal point of discussion. These properties, which accommodate three or more unrelated individuals sharing facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens, have been subject to various regulations aimed at ensuring the safety, quality, and management of such dwellings. Recently, the UK government introduced new regulations to further enhance standards within the HMO sector. Let’s delve into the key aspects of these regulations and their implications. 1. Expansion of Mandatory Licensing: One of the significant changes introduced by the new regulations is the expansion of mandatory licensing for HMOs. Previously, only HMOs with…
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Protect Your Business: How Acton Edocs Health and Safety Management System Can Prevent Legal Action

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In today's litigious society, businesses face increasing scrutiny and legal challenges, especially concerning workplace health and safety. Failure to comply with regulations or address safety hazards can not only jeopardize employee well-being but also expose companies to costly lawsuits and reputational damage. However, implementing robust safety protocols and leveraging technology such as the Acton Edocs Health and Safety Management System can significantly mitigate these risks and safeguard your business from legal action. The Importance of ComplianceEnsuring compliance with health and safety regulations is a fundamental responsibility for businesses of all sizes. Regulatory bodies impose strict requirements to protect workers from hazards and prevent workplace accidents. Non-compliance not only violates legal obligations but also puts employees at risk and undermines organizational integrity. How Acton Edocs Can HelpThe Acton Edocs Health and…
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Keeping Cool in the Office

Keeping Cool in the Office

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We hope you're a...fan...of this article! Temperatures in the UK have soared to record levels, and it’s certainly nice to catch a bit of sun every now and again. Whether you’ve been taking a couple days to relax by the pool, having a barbeque with friends and family, or in the office working away, keeping cool is crucial. For all of you in the office, the options for beating the heat can be a little more limited (it’s a bit more difficult to throw a bucket of water over yourself while sitting at a desk full of expensive electronics!). So, let’s take a quick look at some of the ways to keep yourself cool at your desk. Air Conditioning For most medium and large businesses, air conditioning is a must-have…
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Working in the Heatwave.

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HSE guidance suggests a minimum of 16ºC or 13ºC if employees are doing physical work, although believe it or not there is no guidance for a maximum temperature limit, That said though the Health and Safety at Work regulations says that employers must: • keep the temperature at a comfortable level• provide clean and fresh air So without further ado here are our tips for keeping your employees cool (and happy) in the workplace: Relaxed Dress Code There is nothing worse than sitting in a 3 piece suit in the blazing sun, especially as most formalwear here in the UK is made of wool blends. Where appropriate you may want to relax the company dress code and allow workers to adorn more casual loose fitting clothes, obviously make Sure that…
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So, I’m the Health and Safety Lead… Now what?

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Whatever you decide to do either outsourcing or keeping your health and safety in house you have a legal duty to ensure that you have competent Health and Safety support. As an employer you must ensure that people are safe which include staff, contractors and the general public during the employers business activities, and that all employees have a proportionate level of health and safety understanding. Organisations have a legal duty to provide competent health and safety support The ever-changing legislation is wide-ranging and industry-specific. Your health and safety ‘competent person’ has a challenging role, so there are many benefits of outsourcing the support. Are you aware of the challenges of managing health and safety in-house 1. Making sense and keeping up with the ever evolving HSE legislation and regulations…
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Office Assistant (Kickstart Placement)

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We are super excited to be expanding our team, if you are between 16 and 24 and in recept of universal credit this is a great gateway into the marketing industry. Job Placement summary 25 hour per week (possibly extra hours offered) Hourly Rate of Pay = NMW to start This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the core operations of a rapidly growing Software company.  You will be involved in supporting the day to day office activity. Typical duties may include:- typing up Reports - Supporting customers - Creating support manuals - Testing new features of the system - Managing contractors work schedulesYou will require a basic level or IT skills and strong Literacy skills for this role. Essential skills, experience and qualifications You will require a…
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Jr Marketing Assistant (kickstart Placement)

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Job Placement summary We are super excited to be expanding our team, if you are between 16 and 24 and in recept of universal credit this is a great gateway into the marketing industry. 25 hour per week (possibly extra hours offered) Hourly Rate of Pay = NMW to start You will be assisting the team with marketing our online software solution. This will include being involved in Social media, Email Marketing as well as basic website editing. Key Responsibilities: Updating our Social Media Accounts Assisting in blog creation Assisting in basic Search Engine Campaigns Basic Website editing and maintenance Essential skills, experience and qualifications You must have a great eye for detail and above all things be willing to learn new skills while gaining hands on experience.  Working pattern…
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