Safety in Communal Areas

Communal safety is important to reduce unwanted access to the block and to keep communal areas (internal and external) free from hazards which could cause injury, catch fire or obstruct escape in an emergency. Our Officers carry out regular health and safety inspections of the common parts of our properties. If you have any health and safety concerns, please report them to your Housing Officer as soon as possible. Tenants are encouraged and welcome to accompany officers on estate and common area inspections.

What you can do to keep yourself safe:

• Only ‘buzz in’ people you know or are expecting where a door entry system is fitted to avoid unwanted access to the block.
• Keep communal passageways, landings free from obstruction to avoid trip and fire hazards.
• Keep communal electrical cupboards or other areas clear at all times e.g. under stairs clear.
• Report issues of fly tipping to Glasgow City Council 0141 287 1058, unauthorised storage, issues with door entry systems and any other communal issues should be reported to Calvay HA promptly.
• Keep communal doors closed and do not wedge them open as this could compromise the security of the block and/or allow fire to spread more easily.
• Keep bin stores tidy and take excess rubbish, unwanted household items to the recycling centre or tip