Ian Murray
21 articles
Could a US style Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Happen in the UK?
Learn how Legionella Risk Assessments and Legionella Testing help UK businesses manage water hygiene, reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease and support legal compliance.
Why You May Be Overpaying for Risk Assessments
Discover why many businesses overpay for risk assessments and how combining fire, legionella, health and safety and disability access assessments can reduce costs.
Disability Access Compliance in Manchester
Learn why disability access compliance matters for Manchester businesses and how a Disability Access Risk Assessment can help identify gaps.
What Risk Assessments Do I Need for My Small Business?
Find out which risk assessments small businesses legally require in the UK and the consequences of not having them. Clear guidance from The HSRA.
Fire Strategy Reports vs Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Strategy Report or Fire Risk Assessment? Learn the difference, what is legally required, and how to avoid unnecessary costs
What Risk Assessments Do I Need as a UK Landlord in 2026?
What risk assessments do landlords need in 2026? A clear guide to landlord risk assessment requirements, certification, and compliance.
HSE Inspections In 2026, What UK Businesses Need to Know
Preparing for HSE inspections in 2026. Learn what inspectors look for, common risk assessment failures
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Legionella Risk After Christmas Brings Increased Risk
Why Legionella risk increases after Christmas. Learn how Legionella Assessors identify post-holiday risks.
Your AFFF Fire Extinguisher Could Be Breaking the Law
From 4 July 2025, AFFF fire extinguishers containing PFAS will be banned under UK REACH law. Learn how The HSRA can help your business stay compliant.
Disability Access, What The CQC Expects
Learn more about disability expectations set out from standards set by the CQC in our latest accessibility blog.
Flats & Communal Areas: Who Is Responsible for Fire Safety?
Learn who is legally responsible for fire safety in flats and communal areas under UK law. Find out what areas are covered, how often Fire Risk Assessments should be done, and how HSRA can help landlords and property managers stay compliant.
Heat Pumps And Hidden Legionella Health Risks
Heat pumps are designed for efficiency. But beneath their eco-friendly exterior lies a quiet, often overlooked health risk: Legionella bacteria.
Construction Setbacks Create Perfect Conditions For Legionella
Read how setbacks with a construction site caused a major legionella outbreak with disastrous results for a UK business.
Office Lgionella Why 'Low Occupancy' Is High Risk
Office buildings across the UK now sit partially unoccupied for days or even weeks at a time. The result? Stagnant water!
Real-World Dangers of Legionella
Real-World Dangers of Legionella. We look at some of the worst confirmed cases of Legionella globally
CQC Domiciliary Care
According to recent news, nearly 60% of domiciliary care services in England haven’t been inspected in over four years.
Care Home Risk Assessment, Lessons From The Firs
In April 2025, The Firs residential care home in Nottinghamshire was urgently closed.
The Role of Specialist Risk Assessments in Care Homes
Care homes across the UK face a unique combination of health and safety challenges
Legal Duties for Health and Safety Risk Assessments UK
In the UK, employers have a clear legal responsibility to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of everyone affected by their work activities.
The Legal Requirements for Disability Risk Assessments in the UK
Ensuring accessibility and safety for individuals with disabilities is not just a moral responsibility, it’s a legal requirement.
Legal Requirements for Legionella Risk Assessments UK
Legionella bacteria pose a serious health risk, particularly in water systems. We discuss the legal requirements.