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Assessing COVID-19 infection rates from sewage
An SEL post a few weeks ago reminded people to flush toilets with the lids down to reduce aerosol generation (RHEVA guidance).Further to this advice ANSES gives guidance that sludge from wastewater treatment plants which is used as a soil improver in agriculture...
COVID-19 and Fire Evacuation???
“Should social distancing be maintained during an emergency evacuation such as a fire?” is a question that is being asked, the simple answer is “NO” The Government guidance for working safely during Covid-19 states that “in an emergency, eg an accident or fire, people...
Hotels and Guest Accommodation guidance.
Just checking the new guidance. There is section on security and regarding risk assessment it states..."Failure to complete a risk assessment which takes account of COVID-19, or completing a risk assessment but failing to put in place sufficient measures to manage the...
Stringent social distancing & vulnerable workers.
HSE guidance issued today states that "stringent social distancing guidelines can be followed." the social distancing guidance has now been withdrawn and there is no obvious definition of what this means. If that is not confusing enough there are three return to work...