Having all stakeholders aligned is essential for driving change within any organisation, so we’ve now developed additional workshop activities within this CPD training session to give you the framework needed to engage representatives from Estates, Caretaking, Fire Safety and Housing Management teams in identifying issues, analysing root causes then developing appropriate solutions and sharing the responsibility for achieving a successful outcome with each project.
Module 1: Revolutionising Waste & Recycling for Flats
A perennial challenge for managers of flats due to the increase in waste volume, introduction of compulsory recycling and changes to collection arrangements. Unprotected bins and chutes are a potential fire risk but what is the most reliable way of resolving this? Why, despite your most valiant efforts, do you still get overflowing bins, fly-tipping and contaminated recycling; and what do you need to do to resolve this for good?
Module 1 Objectives:
- Understand the fire risks associated with waste and recycling bins and refuse chutes and clarify legal responsibilities
- Review the impact of the Building Safety Act, ensure that FRA and proposed action is adequate and appropriate
- Understand why you get overflowing bins, missed collections and fly-tipping and the real cost of this to your organisation
- Learn simple step-by-step process to increase recycling while reducing fire risk and caretaking costs through good design
Module 2: Developing an Effective Strategy for E-mobility
We’ve been aware of the fire risk arising from mobility scooters for some years, but the move towards lithium-ion batteries has increased this risk massively and the rapid growth in the use of e-bikes and e-scooters has extended the scope from just sheltered schemes to potentially every block. As a sector we’re extremely vulnerable to users purchasing poor quality products and replacement parts, so it’s more important than ever that you have an effective risk-management strategy in place.
Module 2 Objectives:
- Understand the fire risks and legal responsibilities associated with the charging and storage of E-mobility devices
- Ensure that FRA and proposed action is adequate and appropriate following the introduction of the Building Safety Act
- Develop a strategy to minimise impact on your organisation and the livelihood and wellbeing of users and other residents
- Learn simple step-by-step specification process to mitigate e-mobility fire risk with secure external charging points
