Guidance released on implementing social distancing in the workplace amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

Guidance released on implementing social distancing in the workplace amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released guidance on social distancing in the workplace during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It covers various scenarios in different sectors, including shops running a pick-up or delivery service, construction, manufacturing, retail, logistics, outdoor, farming, transport and waste management. The guidance endeavours to help employers to protect their workforce and customers from coronavirus while pursuing their economic activities.

The guidance is aimed at employers in England. For businesses in other regions of the UK, the guidance:

• from the Northern Ireland Executive can be found here

• from the Scottish Government can be found here

• from the Welsh Government can be found here

Source: Social distancing in the workplace during coronavirus (COVID-19): sector guidance

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