As businesses reopen and employees return to work, there is, unfortunately, a noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases. While this rise is not wholly unexpected, it is crucial to address the potential spread of the virus in the workplace effectively.
All employers have a duty to safeguard their employees and others from harm. This responsibility includes conducting a thorough and bespoke risk assessment tailored specifically to the unique needs and layout of your workplace. A generic risk assessment might not provide the necessary detail, such as identifying specific employee health conditions, ensuring adequate cleaning protocols for different work areas, or determining the proper ventilation requirements.
It is vital that your risk assessment is up-to-date and complies with the latest public health regulations and guidelines applicable in your region. This approach will not only help protect health and safety but also ensure that your business operations can continue safely and efficiently.
The UK government has provided guidelines for working safely during Coronavirus (Covid-19) which are updated regularly. Guidelines can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19
It is imperative, employers do as much as is reasonably practicable to ensure their organisation is “COVID-19 secure”.
Risk assessments can be daunting. Our consultants have experience across many industries e.g. construction, beauty and motor trade and can work with you in the undertaking of the COVID-19 safe risk assessment. Giving you clear control measures required and peace of mind.
Let us remove the stress and help you remain safe and compliant.
When carrying out risk assessments it is imperative to gather input from a variety of persons in your organisation. It is also essential to evaluate all possible hazards and who could be harmed. Once this information has been evaluated; the risks should be assessed and then preventative action taken and documented.
Your risk assessment can provide your employees, interested parties and customers with confidence that all safety measures have been considered and that their safety is paramount.
The assessment can also be issued to insurers to demonstrate a Covid-19 Secure plan has been implemented to a high standard.
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