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MANAGING THE WORKPLACE – ENSURING YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE PROTECTED
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Ensure all staff are aware of the social distancing measures that are in place and<br>trained on how they should support these measures being observed. Remind staff<br>that social distancing applies in all areas of the store, including non-customer facing<br>areas
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Regular and visible written or verbal communication of the government messages
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Frequent reminders using the following:<br>o Additional signage to ask staff not to turn up for work if they have symptoms.<br>o Written communication.<br>o Posters and signage.<br>o Daily reminders to all staff via noticeboard and/or intranet
LIMITING SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN THE WORKPLACE
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Government Advice
Businesses and employers can help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by reminding everyone of the public health advice. Posters, leaflets and other materials are
available here: https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/hand-hygiene/resources/
Employees and customers should be reminded to wash their hands for 20 seconds more frequently than normal. -
Regular and visible written/verbal communication of the government messages.
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Daily reminders about hand washing and correct coughing etiquette using the following:<br>o Additional signage<br>o Written communication<br>o Posters and signage.<br>o Daily reminders to all staff via noticeboards and/or intranets
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Provision of hand sanitiser in high traffic/customer interaction areas such as:<br>o Till points<br>o Changing rooms, if open<br>o Staff rooms<br>o Backdoor for staff and delivery drivers
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Regular cleaning of multi-person contact points including door handles, keypads.
IN STAFF CANTEENS AND REST AREAS
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Staff can continue to use rest areas if they apply the same social distancing measures.
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Staff who go outside the store for a break should maintain physical distancing from any colleagues or public while doing so.
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Notices promoting hand hygiene and social distancing should be placed visibly in these areas.
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Staff should be reminded to wash their hands regularly using soap and water for 20 seconds before and after eating.
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Provision of hand sanitiser at entry/exit points.
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Canteen staff who are unwell should not be at work.
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Canteen staff should wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and before and after handling food.
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A distance of 2m should be maintained between users.
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Where possible, staff should be encouraged to bring their own food.
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If possible, increase the number of hand washing stations available.
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Introduce a staggered or extended break rota to avoid crowding.
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Space out chairs and tables. For example, by removal or marking as “do not use”.
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Remove sofas from break areas.
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Frequently clean and disinfect surfaces that are touched regularly, using your standard cleaning products.
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Consider providing a takeaway service to avoid crowding in the canteen
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