Legionella risk assessments and water hygiene maintenance regimes are in place for all premises where there is a risk of proliferation from legionella bacteria.
Further information on the Group's Policy and Procedure in relation to Legionella is located on the intranet under Property Services.
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 the Group are required to ensure that fixed electrical installations under our control are subject to suitable periodic test and examinations.
Portable electrical appliances for which Hastoe are responsible and for which our employees use will be tested on a biennial basis.
Further information on the Group's Electrical Policy and Procedure is located on the intranet under Property Services.
Passenger lifts are installed to a number of our properties and the Group are responsible for the servicing and maintenance of the lifts.
Personal lifting equipment such as stairlifts and hoists are installed within some of our residential properties for which the Group are responsible for the servicing and maintenance.
Further information on the Group's Passenger Lifts and Personal Lifting Equipment Policy and Procedure is located on the intranet under Property Services.
Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. In certain parts of the UK the levels of radon are higher, where the Group has offices or properties located within higher risk areas radon sampling and tests will be carried out.
Further information on the Group's Radon Policy and Procedure is located on the intranet under Health and Safety.
The Group are responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of residents within our properties. To this extent Hastoe will ensure that:
Appropriate assessments and surveys are completed for all areas of compliance and recommendations made are prioritised and actioned where relevant.