National Social Housing Safety and Compliance Week takes place from 18-22 November 2024. This is an annual event dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in a single set of engaging events.
Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) provides a range of specialist services to the social housing sector, in accordance with the current recognised legislative requirements and best industry practice. Services include (but are not limited to) water hygiene, water treatment and consultancy services, fire solutions and electrical compliance services.
Water
The social housing sector must ensure that the risks from water services in their housing meets legislation, compliance and safety standards for all tenants.
Facilities Managers, Property Managers, Compliance Managers, Contracts Managers and Site Managers have a responsibility to:
1. minimise and resolve any risks from water-related problems
2. Manage water safety and hygiene
3. Identify any risks to tenants/users
4. Protect the health, safety and wellbeing of tenants
5. Implement and review routine monitoring & control schemes
6. Retain and be able to demonstrate records of compliance
Electrical
PTSG works with Property Asset Managers, Landlords and Compliance teams to ensure:
1. their housing stock is safe and complies with the relevant regulations;
2. there is an understanding of the current condition of electrical installations through the implementation of regular testing and inspection programmes; and
3. the life of electrical installations and components is maximised through regular maintenance
PTSG’s specialist electrical services help to:
1. extend component lives as much as possible and minimise the need for rewiring;
2. update homes and communal areas to meet risk assessments, insurance requirements and health and safety standards;
3. manage annual budgets and deploy resources effectively to achieve value for money; and
4. identify and work with competent and reliable contractors to achieve these goals.
Fire
Significant emphasis is placed on delivering works in ways that meet the needs of vulnerable groups, a requirement that demands compliance with effective customer care and safeguarding protocols.
PTSG delivers full fire protection programmes across a range of occupied buildings in the housing sector:
1. fire detection and alarm systems;
2. fire suppression systems including sprinklers, dry/wet risers and fire extinguishers;
3. passive fire services including fire doors, fire-rated glazing, fire curtains and cavity barriers, fire stopping and penetration sealing, fire compartmentation, ventilation and ductwork cleaning and fire and smoke damper testing and maintenance;
4. security systems including CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and door entry systems.
PTSG stands out by providing a range of specialist services under one roof. This distinction has positioned the Group as offering something extra compared to its single-service competitors. Although many contracts start with a single specialist service or product, PTSG can often identify additional services that are either crucial for the safe operation of a building or could provide additional benefits.
