{"id":5968,"date":"2020-04-06T16:18:18","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T14:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red-on-line-ehs.co.uk\/ehs\/?p=5968"},"modified":"2022-07-07T05:29:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T03:29:56","slug":"uk-covid-19-the-health-and-safety-executive-provides-guidance-on-adapting-to-covid-19-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red-on-line.com\/gb\/blog\/uk-covid-19-the-health-and-safety-executive-provides-guidance-on-adapting-to-covid-19-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"UK | COVID-19 | The Health and Safety Executive provides guidance on adapting to COVID-19 in the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"The HSE published different guidances in the past week on adapting workplace safety during the Covid-19 outbreak. It published information on First Aid requirements with limited staff on site and DSE for temporary work from home.\n\nImportantly it also released information on social distancing in the workplace.\n\nOn First Aid coverage, the HSE advises to assess the number of people present on site and the risk level of the activity. If necessary, higher risk could be stopped. Another solution may be to share first aid cover with another buisness. Find more details here:\u00a0First aid cover and qualifications during coronavirus (COVID-19)<\/a>\n\nIn terms of DSE for temporary work from home, the HSE put on line\u00a0this video<\/a>\u00a0explaining proper DSE and gives suggestion on how to adapt this for a home office. You can find this and more on how to support your team when working remotely here:\u00a0Protect home workers<\/a>\n\nThe UK government has encouraged social distancing to reduse the risk of transmission of COVID 19. Following this advise, the HSE compiled information on how to implement this in the workplace. Find more here:\u00a0Social distancing, keeping businesses open and in-work activities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak<\/a>\n\nSource:\n\nFrom the Health and Safety Executive:\n