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Hi all, we are looking at moving away from paper (handwritten) fire risk assessments and start using a tablet/laptop based app/software.
Can anyone recommend anything that's worth having a look at. We currently use the PAS79 format.

Thanks

Hi, does anyone have any information on the use of fogging machines to deep clean areas to protect against COVID-19.
I've found companies advertising but not anything on standards, requirements etc.

Any help appreciated

Hi Waterbaby and Alexis. This is quite a good document specifically for the Scottish industry https://secureservercdn.net/160.153.137 ... 090620.pdf

It comes from this website - http://cicvforum.co.uk/

Are there any construction gurus here (Scotland)? This whole phased approach is confusing me. They're saying we are now in phase 1 - COVID-19 Pre-start Site prep. Our clients have all this in place. Next is phase 2 -‘Soft start’ to site works (only where physical distancing can be maintained). BUT, ...

I hope this is ok to post. I've put together a list of links to guidance relating to COVID-19. All of it is freely available, i just thought it might save folk time going searching for it. Industry specific UK government guidance. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-1...

I know this section is for NEBOSH but it seemed the most appropriate place to post. I'm due to start the FPA course in a few weeks. It's being delivered via Zoom. Has anyone done it? How did you find it? Any hints and tips?

I'm still working, albeit from home. I've been attending lots of webinars recently, most of which have been very informative

This is the Scottish Government version - https://www.gov.scot/publications/covid ... e-workers/

Hi there everyone Can you pleas help me - I was wondering if you can use antibacterial wipes instead of hand sanitises at work as we cannot find any anywhere It depends on what they are to be used for? Wipes have the potential for just spreading the virus across surfaces. They also have to be alcoh...

molly!. Does your company actually need sanitiser? Regular hand washing is more effective. Sanitiser should only be used where you have no access to soap and water