Tenant safety

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (2-8th November 2026) by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas. 
Run by the UK Radon Association (UKRA), this year’s campaign focuses on ‘Know Your Risk, Protect Your Health’, as four years after government mapping was updated to identify radon risks more accurately, many residents and employers remain unaware of the risk in their area. The campaign follows the publication of new scientific research highlighting the improved methodology behind the updated radon mapping, alongside recent changes to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), which continues to recognise radon as a housing hazard.

Acis Homes Gainsborough, part of the charitable Acis Group, is dedicated to managing high-quality social housing for local people in need. In 2025, they launched a programme to install Aico’s Gateway and Environmental Sensors into their properties, with 91 installations completed so far. Across these properties, 536 rooms are being monitored across 627 connected devices, integrating with existing Aico fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm systems 
in place.

The initiative is driven by safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with expanding regulations like Awaab’s Law. This rollout was prompted by ongoing damp and mould concerns, as well as the need to gather energy performance evidence following recent solar PV projects.
 

Nobody can accuse the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) of lacking clarity in its expectations of registered providers of social housing in England. The recently published Regulatory Casework Review 2026 is an undeniably effective communication, providing simple and straightforward guidance, punctuated by relevant and unambiguous examples of both good and poor practice.

The reason the RSH can produce a document that even hardened members of the ‘Plain English Campaign’ would struggle to find fault with is that its seven key lessons are, fundamentally, common-sense ways for landlords to maximise the impact and value of their investments to existing and future residents.

One thing we never take lightly in asbestos work:

Great supervision.

And that is exactly why we are so pleased to see our Supervisor, Kian Tynan, win The Asbestos Industry Trainee/Apprentice of the Year Award at The British Asbestos Awards recently held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s.
 

With the latest Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) guidance placing greater focus on Falls Between Levels, now is the time for housing providers to review their opening window safety measures and assess what the updated guidance means, and is having a restrictor fitted adequate.

The HHSRS provides a useful reminder that housing safety is about identifying and managing risk, rather than simply ticking off products or features. HHSRS covers 21 potential hazards, including Falls Between Levels: falls from one level to another, such as through a window where guarding or edge protection is too low or defective.

There has never been more focus on safety and compliance in social housing.

New legislation, revised standards and rising expectations are changing how landlords think about risk, responsibility and assurance. Awaab’s Law, the revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the new Competence and Conduct Standard, access challenges, data quality and building safety reform are often discussed separately. In practice, they are part of the same bigger shift.

For housing associations, ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained homes is a responsibility that sits at the heart of everything you do.

Managing ageing housing stock, meeting regulatory requirements and delivering improvement programmes all require careful planning, specialist knowledge and trusted partners who understand the challenges of working within occupied properties.