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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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Featured event

Awaab’s Law phase 2: Fall hazards

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

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Job

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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News

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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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

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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Jon Land | Tuesday, 19 May 2026 – 16:21

Grenfell investigators to seek criminal charges against 57 people and 20 organisations

Grenfell

The investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire is on track by the end of September to submit all files for charging decisions to the Crown Prosecution Service, the Metropolitan Police said today. According to the … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – 0:00

Compliance Surveyor – Electrical and Lifts

Job description Colchester Borough Homes, committed to better housing Permanent, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colchester City Council. As part of the local … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – 0:00

Compliance Surveyor Gas

Colchester Borough Homes, committed to better housing Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colchester City Council. As part of the local business community … Read more


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HQN | Tuesday, 12 May 2026 – 0:00

Head of Property Services & Building Safety

Creating safe, healthy and good quality homes and communities for our customers. Solihull Community Housing (SCH) is an Arm’s-Length Management Organisation (ALMO), established in 2004 to deliver housing services on behalf of Solihull Council. We … Read more


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Sam Wiggle | Thursday, 07 May 2026 – 8:53

HQM investigates: What the C gradings tell us about fire safety failures in social housing

Analysis of the Regulator of Social Housing’s regulatory judgements shows a worrying trend of fire safety failures among organisations with C3 and C4 gradings. In his latest investigation, Keith Cooper delves into the issues uncovered by inspection … Read more


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Sam Wiggle | Tuesday, 05 May 2026 – 11:27

Focus on the person behind the door: Taking a resident-friendly approach to ‘no access’ issues

As pressure mounts on housing providers to better understand the condition of their properties and respond faster to hazards in the home, organisations are investing in innovative and more resident-focused approaches to overcoming ‘no access’ … Read more


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Sam Wiggle | Friday, 01 May 2026 – 8:43

Housing Quality Magazine April 2026

In the April 2026 edition of our quarterly magazine, we have an exclusive interview with Resolution Foundation director Lindsay Judge where we ask her to mark Labour’s performance on housing after nearly two years in … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026 – 0:00

Health & Safety (Corporate, Housing & Community) Advisor

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Advisor who enjoys getting stuck in, building relationships, and making a real difference to how people work and stay safe. This role supports colleagues across our corporate offices, … Read more


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HQN | Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026 – 0:00

Health & Safety (Asset, Construction & Environment) Advisor

We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety (Asset, Construction & Environment) Advisor to join our team. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, providing expert health, safety and environmental guidance … Read more


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Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 28 Apr 2026 – 16:02

Latest member question: mobility scooters

Our policy states that residents can’t store mobility scooters in shared communal areas and Cat 3 scooters can’t be stored in the building. It also states that if the scooter isn’t removed when asked then … Read more


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Network news

RSH publishes latest fire safety remediation survey

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

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HSE launches RIDDOR Consultation

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Social landlord named RoSPA Gold Medal winner for eighth consecutive year

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Network resources

Opening the door: Changes to support necessary access to social tenants’ homes (revised June 2026)

18 Jun 2026

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Tackling household pests: Are you ready for October 2026? Key takeaways

20 May 2026

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Confronting the ‘grey rhino’ of hazards in social housing

13 May 2026

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Awaab’s Law: Moving from compliance to care

13 May 2026

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Network events

Awaab’s Law phase 2 overview: Data, governance, culture and the impact on customer satisfaction

HQN event – Virtual
21 July 2026 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

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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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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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Network training

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

Public training – Live virtual
08 July 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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An introduction to Consumer Standards

Public training – Live virtual
15 July 2026 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

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An introduction to HHSRS and housing standards

Public training – Live virtual
16 July 2026 – 9:15am – 4:45pm

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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS): Technical Assessment and Hazard Scoring – England

Public training – Live virtual
22 July 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm

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