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<p>The Government guidance on working safely during coronavirus states that it is
for each business to carry out its own risk assessment, in consultation with their
workers, to inform the actions they should take to reduce the risks of COVID-19. All
companies have the same obligations to protect the health and safety of their workers
and other people who may be affected by their business.</p><p> </p><p>Employers will
need to consider how best to maintain social distancing at their workplace. This may
include restricting the number of customers in a shop at any one time and making this
clear to customers and other visitors.</p><p> </p><p>If anyone has concerns that employers
are not taking all reasonably practicable steps to reduce the risks of COVID-19, they
should get in touch with their employee representative or union, or with the Health
and Safety Executive.</p><p> </p><p>If the enforcing authority finds that an employer
is not taking action to properly manage workplace risk, a range of actions is open
to them including specific advice or issuing enforcement notices.</p><p> </p><p>The
vast majority of employers are responsible and will join with the UK’s fight against
COVID-19 by working with the government and their sector bodies to protect their workers
and the public. However, inspectors are carrying out compliance checks nationwide
to ensure that employers are taking the necessary steps.</p>
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