Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
This course looks at legislative requirements which apply to local authorities, and the risks of harm that could occur in a dwelling.
Course Attendees
This course is suitable for those requiring an in-depth understanding of Housing Health and Safety Rating Systems.
Course Background
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.
This course reflects the changes brought about by the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, better known as Awaab’s Law.
Course Duration
SSG offer this course over one day as a classroom or virtual course.
Course Programme
- 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
Training Certification and Assessment
Delegates who successfully complete this course will receive an SSG course attendance certificate.
Course pricing
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Additional information
- Downloads
- Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).pdf
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