24 April Planning for the Return to work – Legionella Risks As a result of the UK lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic many buildings have been closed and unoccupied for several weeks. When businesses start returning to work and buildings are reopened several factors need to be considered; these are being considered in a series of blog articles posted on this site. One risk … Read More
23 April Good Infection Control and Personal Hygiene at Work: Same as it Has Always Been This article was created by Peter Phillips. who is an ex-Environmental Health Officer who is an expert in Food Safety, Occupational Health, Enforcement protocols, best practice, etc. – the list is long and worthy! It is perhaps, time for us all to re-examine the basics of good personal and workplace hygiene. Good infection control and personal … Read More
21 April Phased Return to Work – Fire Safety Once the coronavirus epidemic restrictions (the UK Lockdown) are relaxed and businesses start to return to work (probably in a phased return), there are many things that need to be checked One important area that needs to be reviewed is that of fire safety. It is important to check that your fire alarm system is … Read More
21 April Avoid Hot-desking during the Pandemic What is hot-desking Hot desking is the use of non-allocated workstations. These workspaces can be used by any employee, from any department or level, on any given day. Many businesses have chosen to ban hot-desking during these times, to ensure the potential for infection is reduced. Our recommendation would be to avoid hot-desking where possible. If … Read More
10 April Recording of the recent Mental Health Webinar Please take a look at this recording of our recent Mental Health Webinar Read More
7 April Face Fit Testing of RPE – Risk assessment and Prevention Face Fit Testing of RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) Respiratory Protective Equipment (or RPE) is used to protect wearers from exposure to a range of chemicals, solvents, dust, fibres, etc. It is often a protective measure that is identified in the risk assessment. The RPE must be able to provide adequate protection for individual wearers (otherwise … Read More
7 April HSE has set out new guidance where incidents of coronavirus may be reportable under RIDDOR The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has set out new guidance where incidents of coronavirus may be reportable. They are: an unintended incident at work has led to someone’s possible or actual exposure to coronavirus. This must be reported as a dangerous occurrence, or a worker has been diagnosed as having COVID-19, and there is … Read More
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