Warrington Housing Association (the Association) is committed to managing health and safety in all aspects of its work and to implementing reasonably practicable measures to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees and any other persons that may be affected by its work. We ask that our customers co-operate with us by allowing access for safety checks and reporting any repairs or issues promptly. Please click below for our customer guides.
Safety Information
We have an duty as your landlord to make sure all gas appliances, fittings and flues that we own are safe. It is a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, to carry out a gas service every 12 months. Gas Servicing is carried out by our approved Gas Safe registered Contractors.
If you smell gas at any time:
- Do not switch on the lights or any electrical appliances
- Turn of all gas appliances immediately
- Open the windows
- Put out any naked flames
- Turn off the gas supply by closing the handle next to you gas meter
- Ring National Grid. It doesn’t matter who your gas supplier is, always ring the National Grid in emergencies: tel: 0800 111 999 or visit the website: https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/safety-and-emergencies/gas-emergencies-and-safety-advice
Warrington Housing Association (WHA) is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the borough of Warrington.
WHA is responsible for the maintenance and repairs to its homes and other non-domestic (communal) buildings, many of which will hold asbestos containing materials. As such WHA has a legal duty to manage asbestos in its homes and buildings and this must be done in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012.
The health and safety of our customers is a priority, we work with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Services and our Fire Risk Assessor to make sure we are keeping you and your family safe in the event of a fire. We inform customers what they should do in the event of a fire. We have compiled information of ways you can reduce the risk of a fire in your home.
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Warrington Housing Association (WHA) is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the borough of Warrington.
WHA is responsible for the maintenance and repairs to its homes and other non-domestic (communal) buildings, all of which will contain electrical installations and appliances. This policy sets out specific guidance to ensure the safety of fixed electrical installations and portable appliances (where applicable) in properties owned and managed by WHA.
Warrington Housing Association (WHA) is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the borough of Warrington.
WHA is responsible for the maintenance and repairs to its homes and other non-domestic (communal) buildings, all of which will contain powered lifts and equipment which it has a responsibility to maintain and service. This policy sets out specific guidance to ensure the safety of powered lifts and equipment (where applicable) in properties owned and managed by WHA.
Warrington Housing Association (WHA) is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the borough of Warrington.
This policy sets out specific guidance to ensure compliance with water hygiene legislation and control the risk by introducing measures which reduce and/or control the risk of legionella growth and to identify, manage and/or mitigate risks associated with hot and cold-water systems or any other system that may cause exposure to legionella bacteria.
Warrington Housing Association (WHA) is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the borough of Warrington.
This policy sets out Warrington Housing Association’s (WHA) responsibilities to comply with the relevant legislation and regulatory guidance for the safe installation, maintenance and use of gas systems, including gas fittings, appliances and flues throughout its housing stock.
Warrington Housing Association (WHA) is a community based not-for-profit organisation located in the borough of Warrington.
This policy sets out Warrington Housing Association’s (WHA) responsibilities to comply with the relevant legislation and regulatory guidance for Damp and Mould throughout its housing stock.