Having identified the hazard, the inspector can then calculate
the seriousness of the hazard-the likelihood of anything happening
as a result of being exposed to the hazard and the likely outcome
of that exposure. From this calculation the seriousness of the
hazard is placed in a priority band with the highest
being band A and the lowest being band J. A hazard falling
into bands A to C are placed in Category 1 and the remainder in
Category 2.
We have a duty under the Housing Act 2004 to take action in
respect of Category 1 hazards and we may take action in respect of
Category 2 hazards.
Hazards include:
- Damp & Mould
- Uncombusted Fuel Gas
- Food Safety
- Electrical Hazards
- Excess Cold
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Personal Hygiene, Sanitation & Drainage
- Fire
- Excess Heat
- Crowding & Space
- Water supply
- Hot surfaces
- Asbestos and MMF
- Entry by Intruders
- Falls associated with baths/showers
- Collision & Entrapment
- Biocides
- Lighting
- Falls on the level
- Explosions
- Fuel combustion products
- Noise
- Falls associated with steps & stairs
- Position & Operability of amenities
- Lead
- Domestic Hygiene, Pests & Refuse
- Falls between levels
- Structural collapse
- Radiation