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So glad you guys are already talking about this, as this is what i'm on to ask about. I guess the problem is defining "As far as is practical" and the Government guidance that says "In your workplace you need to observe, where possible, the social distancing guidance" Again, the key is defining "whe...

Thats a cracking document TWDB, thanks. Maybe something about manual handling? For instance, where a two man lift might have been acceptable before, but now can't be done safely due to distancing.

NCRQ are offering their Safety for Managers course FREE at the moment

I'll take a copy if thats ok. Will pm you thanks very much

With so many businesses now lying empty for the next 3 weeks at least. What advice are you giving your clients to prevent a Legionella outbreak when everyone goes in and starts running taps again. Thinking as well about all these leisure centres and swimming pools with showers lying redundant.

We took the desicion last night to cancel all site visits, othe than emergncies and im working from home as of today. A lot of our clients are either closed or are island based

Found this online - https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/corona ... ire-safety

First off, i would review your fire risk assessment. With less staff, i would hazard a guess that the risk of, A, a fire starting, and B the consequences of a fire are going to be lower, so the question might then be, based on the number of staff you now have, are there enough fire wardens? The less...

Thanks both. I wont go. Yeah its all very surreal here. I cant imagine what its like in the cities. Im quite rural on the west coast of scotland and its like tourist season here with all the campervans that have arrived recently

Would you class a site inspection for a client as essential travel? I'm in 2 minds. I am due on site for a client on tuesday.

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Not sure if this is the right place, but in case anyone is unaware. NCRQ are offering their Safety for managers course FREE for a limited period during the Coronavirus outbreak.