Active Travel: Getting People Back to Work Safely
This Active Travel: Getting people back to work safely toolkit, issued by Business in the Community, outlines some of the challenges and...
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COVID-19: HSE continue with workplace spot checks
The UK Government has delayed the full lifting of COVID restrictions in England by four weeks, at Step 3 of the roadmap, amid rising...
Councils levy over £1m fines for COVID offences
Councils have issued over £1m in fines to businesses for COVID offences, an investigation has revealed. Research by the Manifesto Club...
Demonstrating Your COVID-19 Vaccination Status - updated
This guidance, published by the Department of Health and Social Care, sets out information on how to get the NHS COVID Pass and...
Becoming a Carer-friendly Workplace
This guidance to aims to help employers create a carer-friendly workplace. The guide: Discusses what we mean by a ‘working carer’ in the...
Nearly 1 in 10 workers say they have been forced back to workplaces despite government guidance
The TUC has warned that employers are breaching official guidance by forcing staff to “needlessly” work in offices and other workplaces –...
Everyone working in care homes to be fully vaccinated under new law to protect residents
People working in CQC-registered care homes will need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with both doses, the government announced last...
Returning to the Workplace
The CIPD has revised its guidance on planning an ongoing return to the workplace as lockdown restrictions ease. It is stressed that...
Self-isolation for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ACAS has reviewed its guidance on self-isolation and COVID-19. It notes that someone must stay at home (‘self-isolate’) if: They have...
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel & Operator Liability) (England) Regulations
Who does it apply to? These Regulations apply to most international travellers who arrive in England having begun their journey outside...
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke, says WHO and ILO
Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29% increase since 2000, according to the...
COVID-19: Ventilation of Indoor Spaces to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus - updated
This government guidance has been updated to include information about the new COVID-19 variant. Due to this and given the increased risk...
Employees’ views not sought over return to office
A survey has revealed that only half of managers have formally consulted their employees about their return-to-office plans. According to...
Workplace Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - reviewed advice
ACAS has reviewed its guidance on workplace testing for coronavirus (COVID-19), suggesting that while there is no law that says staff...
Working Safely During Coronavirus (COVID-19) – updated
The visitor economy This guidance is for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business...
Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed for 17 May
Last week, the government confirmed that the Roadmap is on track and planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May. The data shows...
RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
The HSE has reviewed its guidance on RIDDOR reporting and COVID-19. It is intended for the person reporting, usually the employer (known...
Disinfecting Using Fog, Mist and Other Systems During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The HSE has reviewed this guidance, which gives advice on systems used to disinfect premises during the pandemic. It explains the legal...
Legionella Risks During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The HSE has reviewed this guidance, which highlights that employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises, such as...
Making Your Workplace COVID-secure During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This HSE guidance has been reviewed. It is predominately for employers, but workers and the self-employed may also find it useful. It...
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