Coronavirus – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:12:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg Coronavirus – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk 32 32 Covid-19 — Protection from variants in 2022 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/01/covid-19-protection-from-variants-in-2022/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:02:13 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3168 As more clinical data and medical advice becomes available there are both well-established and evolving steps that employers can take to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, visitors and members of the public from changing coronavirus strains. A constant factor during the pandemic has been uncertainty as the virus’ structure and methods of […]

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]]> COVID isolation period cut to five full days in England as Sajid Javid announces new rules https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/01/covid-isolation-period-cut-to-five-full-days-in-england-as-sajid-javid-announces-new-rules/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:38:39 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3163 Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced a change to the self-isolation policy in England from Monday 17th January 2022 after weeks of pressure to ease a staffing crisis in the NHS. Currently people who test positive for Covid can be freed midway through their seventh full day of isolation, if they test negative on days six and seven. […]

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]]> Can staff refuse testing and vaccines? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/11/can-staff-refuse-testing-vaccines/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:39:14 +0000 https://dev.walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3074 How employers can deal with a situation where staff refuse to take the Covid-19 vaccine and/or partake in in-house testing. Although a number of Covid-19 vaccines have been approved for use in the UK, the virus remains a present threat, with many employers asking how they can help to reduce the virus’ spread. Workplace Covid-19 […]

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]]> Employers must ensure workplaces are well ventilated to minimise COVID-19 spread https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/09/ventilated-workplace/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:49:20 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2670 The post Employers must ensure workplaces are well ventilated to minimise COVID-19 spread appeared first on Walker Health and Safety.

]]> What are the COVID rules for those who are double vaccinated? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/08/what-are-the-covid-rules-for-those-who-are-double-vaccinated/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:09:46 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2651 Those who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to self-isolate when coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus from Monday The Government has confirmed that those who are fully vaccinated with the Covid jab will no longer need to self-isolate if they come into contact with someone who has tested […]

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]]> Face coverings — implications of the change in rules https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/07/face-coverings-implications-of-the-change-in-rules-workplace-health-and-safety-risk-assessments-covid-19-coronavirus/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:59:21 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2632 With the Government confirming that face coverings will no longer be compulsory in shops, hospitality and on public transport in England from 19 July 2021, employers will be asking what this means for them. From 19 July 2021, there will be a shift by the Government from instructing us all to follow strict rules to […]

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]]> Employees who can’t (or won’t) return to work https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/05/employees-who-cant-or-wont-return-to-work-covid-19-health-and-safety-risk-assessments-workplace-employee-employer/ Mon, 24 May 2021 10:42:20 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2550 The COVID-19 pandemic has meant drastic changes for the UK’s workplaces, including three lockdowns, many social restrictions and government advice that people should only leave home to attend work if they “cannot reasonably work from home”. While everyone is still advised to continue to work from home where possible, if that’s not possible, they’re now […]

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]]> 12 Tips For Deep Cleaning & Disinfecting To Protect Employees https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/05/12-tips-for-deep-cleaning-disinfecting-to-protect-employees-covid-health-and-safety-risk-assessments-and-policies-procedures/ Mon, 10 May 2021 11:47:19 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2525 As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease and employees return to the workplace, cleaning and disinfection within an organisation have never been more important. Maintaining good workplace hygiene is essential, especially in post coronavirus times. The health and safety of your staff and visitors are fundamental, so ensuring you have safe cleaning practices is key. What […]

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]]> Cleaning the premises after a Covid case https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/03/cleaning-the-premises-after-a-covid-case-employees-employers-workplace-health-and-safety-coronavirus/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:48:34 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2491 We are aware of the need to clean and disinfect the workplace after learning of a worker with Covid symptoms or confirmed coronavirus. There is guidance on how this should be undertaken from a health and safety perspective. Government Compliance  The UK Government guidance notes the need to undertake cleaning and disinfection following an occasion […]

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]]> Beware scam HSE email offering guidelines on COVID-19 spot check https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/03/beware-scam-hse-email-offering-guidelines-on-covid-19-spot-check/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:04:15 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2496 Businesses  should be aware of a scam email which is being circulated. The email is signed by someone identified as Mark J. Burrows, is targeting UK businesses, and claims that the HSE will soon be visiting the email recipient’s premises for a COVID-19 check. The email urges the recipient to follow the guidance provided through a […]

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