Following the changes the Government have made to the ways that businesses can operate, Health and Safety need to be a priority and risks need to be evaluated on a regular basis. In this blog we are going to discuss what Health and Safety measures should be in place for businesses to become COVID secure.

Risk Assessments

Using the HSE guidance to conduct a risk assessment will help businesses to ensure the safety of employees. The duty of an employer is to protect your staff at all times, and you are expected to take the necessary steps by the Government to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. By carrying out a risk assessment, all the posed risks will be highlighted, and you will need to take action to remove the situations where possible or identify in your assessment the controls you are implementing. It is vital to involve your staff when conducting a risk assessment as this is a period of time where they can raise concerns. Here at ATSAS, we can carry out risk assessments that are tailored to your business to help ensure you that everything you do is fully compliant and within Government guidelines.

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Keep 2m Where Possible

In some environments, keeping 2 meters will be challenging. This is why it is vital that appropriate measures are put in place to communicate procedures like a one-way system for both staff and customer safety. Where there is a lot more traffic in certain areas you need to outline to anyone using that space what is expected of them.

Working From Home

Ensuring you give employees the option to continue to work from home if possible is absolutely necessary. If they choose to continue to work from home because they have to shield or are at high risk of transmitting the virus, checking on them regularly is so important as it could have a negative impact on their mental health. Keeping in regular contact with staff and having virtual meetings over Zoom to discuss work related issues will help to avoid confusion or feelings of isolation.

At ATSAS, we understand how important it is to return to the workplace after not being there for such a long period of time. If you are looking to return to the workplace or need to re-evaluate the current plan you have in place, we can help you by carrying out a tailored risk assessment bespoke to your business. To find out more information, visit: www.atsas.org.uk or call us on 07549 845721.