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The focus of our Health and Safety Network (SAFETYnet) is on the health, safety and wellbeing of your residents and employees and keeping your organisation on the right side of the law. SAFETYnet helps members stay on top of the day job by interpreting and analysing legislation and regulatory requirements, as well as sharing best practice on everything from fire and building safety to asbestos and legionella.

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Topics included:

  • Asbestos
  • Legionella
  • Fire safety
  • Electrical safety
  • CDM regulations
  • Working at height
  • Lone working

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Awaab’s Law phase 2: Fall hazards

HQN event – Virtual
28 July 2026 – 9:30am – 11:00am

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News

Sam Wiggle | Friday, 24 Jul 2026 – 12:03

Fire safety trumps accessibility: New research highlights a key paradox

Professors Kim McKee and Vikki McCall, University of Stirling Fire safety has, quite rightly, received significant media and political attention following the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017, in which 72 residents of a high-rise block … Read more


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Sam Wiggle | Thursday, 23 Jul 2026 – 10:52

Talking heads: Preparing for Awaab’s Law phase 2

With phase 2 of Awaab’s Law due to come into effect from October, we asked a selection of housing leaders and subject matter experts to tell us how their organisations are preparing for this important … Read more


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Jon Land | Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026 – 13:44

Rayner returns as Housing Secretary in Burnham’s first cabinet

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Angela Rayner as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in his first cabinet. The move marks a return to MHCLG for Rayner, who previously served in … Read more


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Sam Wiggle | Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026 – 11:52

Andy Roe interview: ‘There’s still a job to be done’

As former commissioner of the London Fire Brigade and now as chair of the Building Safety Regulator, Lord Andy Roe is continuing a personal mission to make the country’s built environment as safe as possible. … Read more


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Sam Wiggle | Thursday, 16 Jul 2026 – 11:12

Housing Quality Magazine July 2026

In the July 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine, we have an exclusive interview with Andy Roe, former commissioner of the London Fire Brigade and current chair of the Building Safety Regulator about the impact … Read more


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Gareth Young | Wednesday, 15 Jul 2026 – 11:07

Awaab’s Law phase 2 confirmed for November

Safety

Social landlords in England will need to meet strict new timescales for tackling a much wider range of health and safety hazards from 30 November 2026. The second phase of Awaab’s Law will extend the … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 15 Jul 2026 – 0:00

Asbestos Project Manager

Are you an experienced Asbestos Consultant, Surveyor and or Analyst looking for next step in your career? As one of our Asbestos Project Managers, you’ll be taking the lead in some of the remedial works … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 15 Jul 2026 – 0:00

Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant

At Leeds Federated, our customers’ safety is our highest priority. We’re looking for a Fire Protection & Compliance Assistant to help ensure our homes and communal areas remain safe, compliant and well maintained. This is a varied role where … Read more


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HQN | Tuesday, 14 Jul 2026 – 0:00

Building Safety Officer

Building Safety Officer Role Number: CH144 Grade H: £37,280 – £40,777 per annum (pay award pending) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Why join us? It’s an exciting time to join the Building Safety … Read more


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HQN | Monday, 06 Jul 2026 – 0:00

Customer Safety Administrator

We’re looking for a Customer Safety Administrator to join our Customer Safety team, where you’ll support with the delivery of compliance and remedial programmes. You’ll work closely with our External Contract Managers and contractors to ensure the smooth … Read more


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HQN | Monday, 06 Jul 2026 – 0:00

Safer Homes Scheduling Operations Planner

We’re excited to be looking for a Part Time Safer Homes Scheduling Operations Planner to join our team – supporting our fantastic trades operatives to deliver a timely, efficient repairs service for our customers, always promoting our first time … Read more


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HQN | Tuesday, 30 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Safer Homes Scheduling Operations Planner

We’re excited to be looking for a Safer Homes Scheduling Operations Planner to join our team – supporting our fantastic trades operatives to deliver a timely, efficient repairs service for our customers, always promoting our first time fix approach. … Read more


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Gareth Young | Monday, 29 Jun 2026 – 17:06

RSH publishes latest fire safety remediation survey

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector. Of the 17,081 relevant buildings reported, 1,977 were identified … Read more


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Gareth Young | Monday, 29 Jun 2026 – 16:56

Most victims and witnesses of ASB do not report it, new polling finds

Nearly two-thirds of victims and witnesses of anti-social behaviour did not report it to anyone, according to new YouGov polling published to mark ASB Awareness Week 2026. The findings suggest a growing gap between people’s … Read more


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HQN | Monday, 29 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Healthy Homes Contractor Co-ordinator

Be the difference behind safer, healthier homes for our customers. At Abri, we’re all about creating safe, warm, and healthy homes for our customers – and we need brilliant people to help us make it … Read more


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HQN | Monday, 29 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Gas Engineer

Gas Team We’re responsible for carrying out all gas repairs, serving and boiler installations for our customers. We are accountable in ensuring our colleagues are working safely to gas regulations keeping our customers and housing stock safe. … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Building Safety Officer

As Building Safety Officer, you will play an important role in helping us keep our homes and communities safe. Working closely with the Building Safety Manager you will support the delivery of fire, asbestos, water … Read more


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HQN | Tuesday, 16 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Gas Engineer

Your new role At Abri, we’re creating communities where people can thrive. Following our recent partnership with Octavia in London, it’s an exciting time for us as we grow our presence and invest in our … Read more


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HQN | Tuesday, 16 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Safer Homes Access Coordinator

Your new role We’re excited to be looking for a Safer Homes Access Coordinator to join us on a fixed-term basis for up to 18 months, covering a secondment. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a … Read more


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Max Salsbury | Thursday, 04 Jun 2026 – 16:00

HSE launches RIDDOR Consultation

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). The consultation is seeking stakeholder views on a range of legislative and non-legislative proposals to help reduce work-related ill health, … Read more


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Max Salsbury | Thursday, 04 Jun 2026 – 15:56

Social landlord named RoSPA Gold Medal winner for eighth consecutive year

Social landlord Orbit has been named a RoSPA Gold Medal award winner for health and safety performance for the eighth consecutive year, as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) announces the results … Read more


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HQN | Thursday, 04 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Multi Trade Plumber

Responsive Repairs We’re responsible for delivering responsive repairs, right first time across Abri. We carry out the responsive repairs to our customers’ homes ranging from electrical, carpentry and plumber repairs as well as plastering and … Read more


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HQN | Thursday, 04 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Asbestos Project Manager

Are you an experienced Asbestos Consultant, Surveyor and or Analyst looking for next step in your career? As one of our Asbestos Project Managers, you’ll be taking the lead in some of the remedial works … Read more


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HQN | Thursday, 04 Jun 2026 – 0:00

Asbestos Project Manager

Are you an experienced Asbestos Consultant, Surveyor and or Analyst looking for next step in your career? As one of our Asbestos Project Managers, you’ll be taking the lead in some of the remedial works … Read more


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Kamaran Rasheed | Monday, 01 Jun 2026 – 10:06

Latest member question: H&S accountability

Under the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, a dedicated Health and Safety Lead for the organisation is required to be named.  Could organisation please let me know: How organisations are reflecting this in policy or … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 27 May 2026 – 0:00

Asbestos Project Manager

Are you an experienced Asbestos Consultant, Surveyor and or Analyst looking for next step in your career? As one of our Asbestos Project Managers, you’ll be taking the lead in some of the remedial works … Read more


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HQN | Thursday, 21 May 2026 – 0:00

Electrician

Job Title: Electrician (Permanent) Hours: 40 Hours per week + Out of hours callout rota Salary: £40,793.71 (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided) Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, the role will be … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 0:00

Gas Engineer

Gas Team We’re responsible for carrying out all gas repairs, serving and boiler installations for our customers. We are accountable in ensuring our colleagues are working safely to gas regulations keeping our customers and housing stock safe. … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 0:00

Electrician

Electrician team We are responsible for carrying out a 5 year cyclical testing programme for all Abri properties, including communal areas. We also carry out a repairs service for customers to keep homes up to … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 0:00

Electrical Operations Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for Electrical Operations Supervisor to join our team covering West London and the surrounding area. You’ll oversee the delivery of all electrical works across Abri’s housing stock, overseeing safe working practices, technical standards, and … Read more


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Network news

Fire safety trumps accessibility: New research highlights a key paradox

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Talking heads: Preparing for Awaab’s Law phase 2

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Rayner returns as Housing Secretary in Burnham’s first cabinet

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Andy Roe interview: ‘There’s still a job to be done’

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Network resources

Behind the headlines: Extending Awaab’s Law

22 Jul 2026

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Beyond unsatisfactory: Getting electrical safety right in social housing

16 Jul 2026

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Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (Awaab’s Law)

15 Jul 2026

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Legal update on heat risk in residential properties and legal responsibilities

07 Jul 2026

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Network events

Awaab’s Law phase 2: Fall hazards

HQN event – Virtual
28 July 2026 – 9:30am – 11:00am

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Consumer standards summer school: how to be inspection-ready

HQN event – Virtual
29 July 2026 – 9:30am – 11:00am

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Consumer standards summer school: Organisation and planning

HQN event – Virtual
29 July 2026 – 9:30am – 11:00am

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Awaab’s Law phase 2: Structural collapse and explosions

HQN event – Virtual
04 August 2026 – 9:30am – 11:00am

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Network training

Practical AI for Housing Professionals

Public training – Live virtual
17 August 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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Awaab’s Law Phase 2 for non-technical staff

Public training – Live virtual
20 August 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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An introduction to Awaab’s Law for non-technical staff

Public training – Live virtual
01 September 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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Legionnaires’ Disease awareness training

Public training – Live virtual
07 September 2026 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

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