Awaab’s Law: What Counts as a Significant Hazard?

Summary of the article

Bird argues that an assessment needs to consider the resident and their exposure, not simply the visible extent of a defect. He uses practical questions and examples to encourage staff to take concerns seriously and record their reasoning.

The article also discusses escalation and alternative accommodation where a home cannot be made safe. Its personal or family-based comparison is an empathy prompt, not the statutory definition of a significant hazard.

This article predates commencement. Its abbreviated account of five-day and twelve-week requirements should not be used as a stand-alone deadline guide. The Regulations distinguish safety work from supplementary preventative work, as set out below.

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