Whose responsibility is it to make a workplace corona-safe? - React News

Paul Greatholder ,a Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors Property Litigation team.
Paul Greatholder
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Last week, the Government made various announcements and issued guidance intended to start the slow process of getting the country back on its feet. Inevitably, there was some criticism about a lack of clarity in certain respects, or that what had been said raised more questions than it answered.

There are all manner of problems being considered and resolved. In the context of the workplace (the office, the shop, the shopping centre etc), there is specific Government guidance.

This guidance is intended to help employers achieve a safe place for their employees and customers to work and visit. It discusses measures like the use of floor tape, office layouts, the use of office facilities and equipment and so on. It does, however, give rise to a number of questions.

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