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Workers fine to return to work without PPE
But 30% willing to quit if workplaces aren’t made safe Big changes are coming to British workplaces, but it seems that many people are happy to return even if there’s no protective gear provided. According to one health and safety company, workers are so relieved to be back and earning money that they’re prepared to […]
Hard of hearing struggle with face masks
Hard of hearing struggle with face masks People with hearing problems challenged by Covid-19 PPE Wearing a face mask has become a part of everyday life during the pandemic, but it’s posing communication problems for the hard of hearing. According to one British safety company, lip-readers are finding it hard to understand conversations, and that […]
Business owners not bouncing for joy over bounce back loans
Companies have found the scheme difficult to apply for. Struggling business owners hoping that the government business loan scheme would offer them a lifeline as they shut up shop during the Covid-19 pandemic are finding the scheme difficult to navigate. UK-based risk assessment experts Protecting.co.uk have learnt that only 45% of eligible businesses have been […]
Workplaces are not equipped for the great COVID 19 tour de lockdown
Bike to work? Where are you going to keep it? Many workplaces are not equipped with bike storage for staff. Businesses aren’t prepared for workers who obey official advice to avoid public transport and to cycle to work instead. Increasing numbers of people are set to take to two wheels to get to their workplace, […]
Up to 80% of businesses are not providing any PPE for staff
Tight bosses are leaving workers in the UK vulnerable The big return to work could be hampered by a lack of even the most basic of protection for workers, it’s feared. After weeks of working from home, many [area,fallback=] workers are preparing to go back to the daily grind as lockdown measures ease and everyday […]
Social distancing to bring explosion in office space
Extra space needed as staff have to spread out – but will greedy landlords pump up rents? As businesses slowly begin to reopen after the Covid-19 lockdown, many employers are realising that their current offices may not be large enough to deal with the requirements of social distancing. As one health and safety consultancy points […]
Covid 19 risk assessment template
Looking to get back to work safely? We have created a free COVID-19 risk assessment to help ensure that you, your work friends and customers remain safe. Check out our health and safety software for free You can download a copy of the coronavirus covid19 risk assessment here part 1 and part 2 and it is […]
Back to school social distancing is impossible for young children
Let’s not kid ourselves – Try telling a room full of children they can’t play together As the UK government unveils a new phased exit strategy for lockdown measures, children as young as four years old could be allowed back to school in a matter of weeks. And that could be a disaster because young […]
Businesses will only be able to bring back 40% of staff due to distancing rules
Businesses will only be able to bring back 40% of staff due to distancing rules Less than half of staff ‘will be able to return to work’ An estimated 60% of staff might not be allowed back to work as lockdown measures are eased because businesses would have to adhere to social distancing measures. A […]