This course is suitable for those requiring an in-depth understanding of Housing Health and Safety Rating Systems.

Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the method used by local authorities to assess housing conditions. The Housing Act 2004 part 1 establishes the HHSRS as the current statutory assessment criterion for housing. It is based on the principle that any residential premises should provide a safe and healthy environment for any potential occupier or visitor. The system applies to all dwellings including owner occupied, privately rented and council and housing association dwellings.

Local authorities are required to keep housing conditions in privately owned properties under review and have a duty to inspect a property where they have reason to believe that this is appropriate to determine the presence of health and safety hazards. The HHSRS is a system to assess the likely risk of harm that could occur from any ‘deficiency’ associated with a dwelling.

SSG offer this course over one day as a classroom or virtual course.

• Legislative requirements
• Hazard and risk identification
• Risk elimination, reduction and control
• Preparation of a risk assessment
• Implementation of control measures
• Hazard classifications consisting of:
• Physiological requirements
• Psychological requirements
• Protection against infection
• Protection against accidents
• Fire Safety

Delegates who successfully complete this course will receive an SSG course attendance certificate.