If you run a business, the chances are you now have employees working from home, whether still on a temporary basis or making the change permanently.
For those people who are working at home on a long-term basis, the risks associated with using display screen equipment (DSE) must be controlled. This includes them doing workstation assessments at home. Continue reading…
In accordance with Government advice, SWQR card production for Operatives and Supervisors has been suspended until 31st January. The decision on whether card production can resume in February will be based upon further updates and levels of restrictions imposed by Government. Continue reading…
Following the Government announcement last night, as a large number of our customers are in the Construction and Manufacturing industries, to support their ongoing requirement for health and safely advice and site support, C&C will continue to provide services as normal. Continue reading…
Q: It is freezing in our office, what is the regulated temperature in the workplace?
A: The law does not state a minimum or maximum temperature, but the temperature in workrooms should normally be at least:
The government have provided a service to create a QR code to display in your workplace or venue that visitors can scan when they arrive, using the NHS COVID-19 app. Continue reading…
It’s a challenging time for businesses returning to work and adapting working practices to include Covid-secure measures. We’re please to have been able to help numerous existing and new to C&C organisations in understanding their legal obligations as well as completing Covid risk assessments and guiding them on Covid-secure measures. Continue reading…
The HSE have released guidance on when it is applicable to report Covid-19 under RIDDOR. CLICK HERE for full details.
The HSE has produced guidelines on how businesses must maintain social distancing, what constitutes essential and non-essential work, whilst encouraging businesses to remain open wherever possible. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months. Continue reading…
The Covid-19 situation continues to escalate and as of 17th March, there have been 1,950 confirmed cases. Although this number is extremely low compared to the UK population, to minimise the spread and future impact on our health, it is essential we follow the guidance given by the World health Organisation, Public Health England and the Government.
There are a number of risks posed by the virus that employers will need to be aware of, and it is important to remember that employers have a duty of care towards their employees and should take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of their workforce. Continue reading…
