Regardless of the industry or sector, every workplace has introduced social distancing measures to protect employees from the spread of COVID-19. Whether it’s implementing one-way systems, providing additional hand-washing facilities or introducing enhanced cleaning protocols, adapting a workplace and keeping track of everyone in it is undoubtedly a challenge. However, what...
It’s been over a month since the Prime Minister announced the government’s ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ guidelines to help employers ensure workplaces are safe for employees to return. The launch of the NHS Test and Trace system, which hopes to replace national lockdown with individual isolation, coupled with the Coronavirus Job...
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, when social distancing rules will be eased.All hospitality indoors will be limited to table service, and contact between staff and customers will be limited. Customers will also have to give contact details when they enter a pub or restaurant. Holiday...
Since the government’s ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ guidelines were released back in May, employers have been taking the appropriate steps to ensure staff safety once doors are reopened. Most of the planning so far has been focused on methods to keep spaces clean and ensure occupants remain properly distanced to reduce...
Following the publication of the government’s post-COVID-19 recovery strategy, employers are considering how they can safely reopen their workplace for employees whose roles cannot be performed at home. As discussed last week, employers must undertake a health and safety risk assessment to identify current potential hazards in the workplace, taking into...
On 11 May, the government published eight industry-specific guides aimed to help employers understand what controls are appropriate and how employers can implement them to deliver a COVID-secure workplace. One of the most important steps is carrying out a risk assessment that’s both in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...
The coronavirus pandemic is, without doubt, one of the toughest situations we’ve had to face both personally and professionally. Now, with lockdown rules lifting at different rates throughout the UK, employers of non-essential workers are beginning to tentatively reopen their doors in a bid to get back to some semblance...
The government has announced all non-essential retailers will be able to reopen in England from 15 June, as part of plans to further ease the lockdown.Retailers will have to adhere to new guidelines to protect shoppers and workers. Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from 1...
The coronavirus outbreak has led to significant changes in working practices, with new measures introduced to safeguard employees. As with any upheaval, businesses have had to make some difficult decisions to ensure their future. One of which concerns recruitment, with many organisations opting to put all hiring plans on hold. While...
