7 April The HSE will shut down sites not following the coronavirus guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers that it will issue enforcement notices to companies not complying with Public Health England’s guidance to limit the spread of coronavirus. HSE said it would consider “a range of actions” from providing specific advice to prohibition notices if employers – including construction firms – did not … Read More
3 April Coronavirus: A joint statement between HSE, the TUC and the CBI This is an extremely worrying time for firms and workers. We know many workers, union reps and employers have questions and concerns about safe working – especially for those continuing to work away from home. This joint statement between the Health and Safety Executive, the TUC and the CBI is intended to clarify the position. … Read More
2 April A homeworking DSE guide for employers due to COVID-19 Health & Safety matters for homeworking As the employer, you still have a duty to ensure the health, safety and well-being of employees while working from home. There is also a legal obligation to assess risks for those who use display screen equipment (DSE) which will include: Computers laptops, mobile devices, etc. Where a risk … Read More
1 April Simple COVID19 2020 Rules This simple graphic says a lot: Wash hands for at least 20 seconds Stay 2 Metres apart from others Make zero exceptions Read More
1 April A list of Useful Websites for Information about Mental Health Following a recent Webinar on Mental Health (focussing mainly on those working from home in the current UK Lockdown), we have made available a list of many of the websites and charities offering mental health. Click on Useful Websites for Information about Mental Health or the picture to access this list We are repeating this Mental Health … Read More
31 March Homeworking, and how to survive it How to survive working from home I asked my team of Consultants for some ideas for blogs and the Newsletter. Philippa, the newest member of the group submitted this article Working from home – an exciting concept and something that always sounds way better than it is. Like travelling for work or working abroad. The … Read More
9 March COVID19 Guidance Sheet Coronavirus Information – COVID-19: Guidance A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world, and we know them as flu viruses. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus (flu) first identified in Wuhan City, China in January 2020. The incubation period of COVID-19 is between 2 to 14 days. … Read More
4 March COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses Published 25 February 2020 by GOV.UK 1. Background and Scope of guidance This guidance will assist employers and businesses in providing advice to staff on: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 how to help prevent the spread of all respiratory infections including COVID-19 what to do if someone with suspected or confirmed … Read More
3 March Coronavirus – WHO advice Advice from the World Health Organisation website includes: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus Advice from the World Health Organisation Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some … Read More