Five steps to working safely
Keeping it simple. The government has issued some fairly lengthy guidelines for the reopening of various types of premises, but in case anyone doesn’t have the energy to wade through the detail, it’s quite sensibly issued core principles. It’s presented this as a five-step guide as follows: (1) carry out a coronavirus risk assessment; (2) develop cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures; (3) help people to work from home; (4) maintain two metres social distancing, where possible; and (5) where people cannot be two metres apart, manage transmission risk.
Tip. It’s important to undertake a thorough risk assessment and implement effective procedures (see The next step ). Use our template to identify what to cover.
For a coronavirus risk assessment, visit http://tipsandadvice-healthandsafety.co.uk/download (HS 18.20.08).