March 2020

UPDATE 06/03/2020 – Coronavirus – business best practice

Please find below our latest information and updated 'Coronavirus CoV - Rolling Update' document. Please note we have now set up a dedicated email address for our members [email protected] for any specific queries your business may have on H&S, HR & Legal.

Since the outbreak of Coronavirus, which causes severe respiratory disease including pneumonia, in December 2019 in Wuhan Hubei Province China many organisations have implemented precautionary measures such as travel restrictions to and from China.

With cases of the virus now confirmed in the UK it is essential employers keep their employees up-to-date with the latest guidance and advice from government and public health agencies.

Educate and advise
- Educate employees on the symptoms and hygiene measures
- Advise employees who have had exposure to seek medical advice
- Review protective equipment, and ensure cleaning protocols
- Review and update communication procedures where appropriate

Planning and response
- Advise employees not to travel if sick
- If travelling, advise employees maintain flexible travel plans
- Ensure Disaster Recovery Plans are in place on site - test and review
- Review Pandemic Plans including how to manage travellers from affected areas

To keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest information and advice, our HR and Health and Safety team have put together a document with answers to questions you may currently be asking and posters to put in your offices.

Please find below useful documents, templates and guidance.