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There are government guidelines on becoming a COVID-19 secure business. We explain the health & safety steps you can take to protect your employees and customers.
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With lockdown restrictions now starting to lift after the coronavirus outbreak, you may have heard about the UK government’s latest guidelines—COVID-19 secure.
In short, many businesses can now start operating again from their premises. However, there are health & safety rules to follow to go about this process correctly.
We’ll explore how to do this in the below guide. But, don’t forget, you can also contact us on 0800 028 2420 for support. We’ll help you meet compliance requirements.
It’s governmental guidelines that aim to get businesses operating again during the coronavirus outbreak. That’s while ensuring the health & safety of employees.
Eight workplace environments can now reopen. These are:
But when does COVID-19 secure apply? Well, from Wednesday 13th May the UK government has encouraged businesses to bring their employees back.
However, this doesn’t mean you can simply return your employees to work immediately. As there are important welfare procedures you need to put in place.
You’ll need to meet compliance with the official health & safety expectations.
These are the COVID-19 secure key points. The UK government highlights certain areas your business must adhere to. These are:
It’s important you provide training to your employees about your guidelines, as they also have responsibilities to follow.
Before your workforce returns, providing advice about what you expect of them will assist in minimising the risk of infections.
In such rapidly changing and difficult times, your business can turn to us—Peninsula Business Services.
We’re experts in HR, employment law, and health & safety. You’ll need to adapt all three in the months ahead, as lockdown eases and new safety regulations arrive.
We have back to work after coronavirus advice your business can refer to.
But we can also provide expert insights into how to carry out your coronavirus risk assessment. This is crucial in your business returning to proper operational standards.
We’ll guide you through the steps to meet government regulations—and to ensure you maximise your productivity. Get in touch for immediate support: 0800 028 2420.
You can follow the below steps to ready your business to reopen:
Keep in mind your duty of care to staff during this time. So, COVID-19 secure and employee satisfaction are linked. You should talk directly with your employees (or their unions) with the procedures you put in place.
They have the right to voice concerns about your choices and make suggestions—and you should encourage direct feedback.
Ultimately, an employee can request not to return to work if the conditions don’t meet their satisfaction.
In return, you take all reasonable steps to ensure it’s a safe environment.
But if they refuse to work, you can look to see if they can work remotely. Or if you can deploy them in a different role where there’s less of a safety risk.
The UK government has a downloadable poster you can use to help you meet the five key points.
You can print this off—it’ll help you simplify the five steps you need to take. Some businesses may refer to it as the COVID-19 secure badge.
This is a confirmation that you’re compliant with the five expectations under the current UK government guidelines:
You can sign the form and date it, as well as providing contact details for a health & safety representative.
However, be aware the steps such as risk assessments and applying health & safety practices can be complex.
So, if you need further assistance you should look for professional support.
The Health & Safety Executive is a government agency that’s responsible for encouraging, regulating, and enforcing employee welfare. There are resources available from the service—as well as a contact line for additional support.
There’s extra funding for HSE call centres—£14 million so that businesses can receive support during this time.
But we’re also available for expert support—that includes business health & safety software that’ll streamline your business’ requirements.
So, you can easily manage your requirements by managing your risk assessments with step-by-step guides. And you can gain access to a library of ready-made forms, posters, and logbooks.
During these difficult times, it makes a major difference in how your business returns to work.
We can help you meet the government’s health & safety compliance expectations. Get in touch for support: 0800 028 2420.
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