John Baron MP highlights safety at work guidance

12th May 2020
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MP encourages employers to read and follow guidance

As part of the next phase of responding to the coronavirus outbreak, the Government is encouraging people who can not work at home to return to their workplace, as long as it is safe to do so. To help employers adapt their premises and practices to make them safer, the Government has published guidance for various sectors – please see ‘notes for editors’ below for more details.

John said,

“As some of those who can not work from home prepare to return to their usual workplaces, I encourage employers to read and follow the Government guidance. This will help them adapt their premises and working practises to reduce the risks to their employees and customers.”

Notes to Editors:

• The guidance can be found online at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19.

• The Guidance covers the following sectors: Construction and outdoor work; Factories, plants and warehouses; Laboratories and research facilities; Offices and contact centres; Other people’s homes; Restaurants offering takeaway or delivery; Shops and branches; Vehicles.

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