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Technical reference for UK compliance practitioners.
PAS, BS, ACoP, HSG and case law references for fire risk assessors, facilities managers, and accountable persons of complex premises.
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Technical topics
Health & Safety Risk Assessment
MHSWR 1999 framework, SFAIRP under Edwards v National Coal Board, the hierarchy of control, and the specific-regulation interface.
Fire Risk Assessment
PAS 79-1:2020 methodology, BSA 2022 implications, competence requirements, and case law.
PAT Testing
IET Code of Practice 5th Edition, the three-tier inspection regime, and Class I/II/III testing protocols.
Legionella Risk Assessment
HSG274 Parts 1-3, L8 ACoP, BS 8580-1, sentinel methodology, and TMV/expansion vessel management.
Fire Alarm Systems
BS 5839-1:2017+A2:2023, system categories, design, commissioning, UAS reduction, and integration testing.
Emergency Lighting
BS 5266-1:2016, BS EN 1838 illuminance levels, BS EN 50172 testing regime, and design verification.
Electrical (EICR)
BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, EICR coding including the C3 question, IET GN3 frequency framework.
Gas Safety
GSIUR 1998 Regulation 35/36 distinction, ACS qualifications by category, IUSP, and BS 6173 kitchen interlocks.
Asbestos Management
CAR 2012, HSG264 survey methodology, the three work categories, and contractor management.
Fire Extinguishers
BS 5306-8:2023 selection, BS 5306-3:2017 maintenance, BS EN 3 classification, and the Class F kitchen requirement.
Workplace Safety Training
MHSWR Regulation 13, specific-regulation training duties, the IOSH/NEBOSH competence framework, and refresher methodology.