This module explains the legal framework behind HHSRS, including duties under the Housing Act 2004.
Learners will understand landlord and duty-holder responsibilities and enforcement expectations.
We also provide eChecklists to help you stay compliant with current legislation.

Covering each hazard in detail, including a breakdown of the causes of the hazard, the defined vulnerable group, and potential health effects. The HHSRS Hazards covered are as follows:

• Protection Against Accidents
• Falls on the Level
• Falling on Stairs etc.
• Falling Between Levels
• Fire & Explosions
• Flames, Hot Surfaces, etc.
• Collisions, Entrapment & Ergonomics
• Structural Collapse & Falling Elements
• Electrical Hazards

• Physiological Requirements
• Excess Cold
• Radiation
• Damp & Mould Growth
• Lead
• Indoor Air Pollutants
• Excess Heat
• Asbestos & MMF

• Protection Against Infection
• Domestic Hygiene
• Water Supply

• Psychological Requirements
• Crowding & Space
• Entry by Intruders
• Noise
• Lighting & Obstructed Views

This module covers housing hazards under the HHSRS:

Category 1 (High Risk) and Category 2 (Medium/Low Risk) hazards across the 21 consolidated hazard profiles:

Group A: Physiological Requirements

• Damp and mould growth

• Excess cold

• Excess heat

• Asbestos and Manufactured Mineral Fibres (MMF)

• Indoor air pollutants (includes CO, fuel combustion, VOCs, biocides, and uncombusted gas)

• Lead

• Radiation

Group B: Psychological Requirements

• Crowding and space

• Entry by intruders

• Lighting

• Noise

Group C: Protection Against Infection

• Domestic hygiene (includes pests, food safety, sanitation, and refuse)

• Water supply

Group D: Protection Against Accidents

• Falls on level surfaces (including baths and showers)

• Falls on stairs and steps

• Falls between levels

• Electrical hazards

• Fire and explosions

• Flames, hot surfaces, and materials

• Collisions, entrapment, and ergonomics

• Structural collapse and falling elements

Learners will understand how hazards are identified using updated baseline standards, scored across the High (Category 1), Medium, and Low (Category 2) risk bands, and managed in line with local authority enforcement powers.

• Pre-Inspection Reporting & Actions
• Preparation for Inspection & Assessment
• The HHSRS Assessment Process
• Identifying Hazards
• Determining those at risk
• Calculating Risk Scores & Categories
• Options for Enforcement Action
• Post Assessment Actions
• Record Keeping

• Editable HHSRS assessment and inspection resources
• Create complaint/auditable records
• Add you organisations logo
• Mobile/tablet friendly