COVID-19: Working safely during coronavirus: Guidance

The UK government, in consultation with industry, has produced ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.The new guidance covers 8 workplace settings which are allowed to be open, from outdoor environments and construction sites to factories and takeaways.This sets out practical steps for businesses focused on five key points, which should be implemented as soon as it is practical:

1. Work from home, if you can
2. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment, in consultation with workers or trade unions
3. Maintain 2 metres social distancing, wherever possible
4. Where people cannot be 2 metres apart, manage transmission risk
5. Reinforcing cleaning processes

The 8 guides cover a range of different types of work. Many businesses operate more than one type of workplace, such as an office, factory and fleet of vehicles. You may need to use more than one of these guides as you think through what you need to do to keep employees safe. Guides include:

• construction and other outdoor work
• factories, plants and warehouses
• homes
• labs and research facilities
• offices and contact centres
• restaurants offering takeaway or delivery
• shops and branches
• vehicles

For further information and to download the guides please visit the GOV.UK website.

SOURCE: BUSINESS WALES

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