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Risk Assessment Template – COVID Testing in Schools
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Jan 19 2021
Vaccination FAQ (Scotland)
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Jan 15 2021
Common Employment Scenarios – Education
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Jan 13 2021
Lockdown 3.0 FAQ – Education
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Jan 12 2021
Visitor Declaration Form
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Jan 11 2021
Common Employment Scenarios
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Jan 7 2021
Extended Furlough Letter – No Contractual Hours
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Jan 7 2021
Extended Furlough Letter – Contractual Hours
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Jan 7 2021
Lockdown 3.0 FAQ
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Jan 6 2021
Extended Furlough FAQ
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Jan 5 2021
Handling Health and Safety Based Refusals to Work – Education
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Jan 4 2021
Vulnerable Persons Risk Assessment Template
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Dec 23 2020
Emergency Action Plan
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Dec 21 2020
Vaccination FAQ (England and Wales)
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Dec 11 2020
Visiting Proforma – Care Homes (England)
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Dec 3 2020
COVID-19 Policy
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Nov 30 2020
COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy Template – Education
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Nov 30 2020
Emergency Action Plan (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Homeworking Checklist and DSE Risk Assessment
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Oct 30 2020
Guide for Employers Who Are Introducing Permanent Homeworking
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Oct 30 2020
Advice, Guidance and Document Templates
Common Employment Scenarios
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Jan 7 2021
Extended Furlough Letter – No Contractual Hours
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Jan 7 2021
Extended Furlough Letter – Contractual Hours
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Jan 7 2021
Lockdown 3.0 FAQ
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Jan 6 2021
Extended Furlough FAQ
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Jan 5 2021
Vaccination FAQ (England and Wales)
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Dec 11 2020
COVID-19 Policy
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Nov 30 2020
Can My Business Stay Open
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Nov 30 2020
Wales Firebreak Lockdown FAQ
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Nov 4 2020
Job Support Scheme FAQ
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Oct 30 2020
JSS Open Letter
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Oct 29 2020
JSS Closed Letter
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Oct 29 2020
Staff Memo Re Self-Isolation
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Sep 30 2020
SSP – When is it Payable?
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Sep 22 2020
Flexible Furlough Letter – No Contractual Hours
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Jun 22 2020
Flexible Furlough Letter – Contractual Hours
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Jun 22 2020
Flexible Furlough Guidance
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Jun 19 2020
Job Retention Scheme FAQ
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Jun 19 2020
Protecting BAME Staff Guidance
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Jun 10 2020
Furlough Letter WITH Lay-off Clause
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Jun 5 2020
Furlough Letter WITHOUT Lay-off Clause
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Jun 5 2020
Employee Testing FAQ
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May 21 2020
Absences and Refusals to Work FAQ
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May 20 2020
Collective Consultation FAQ
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May 12 2020
Return to Work Letter
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Apr 29 2020
Return to Work Form
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Apr 24 2020
Step-by-Step Guide to Furlough
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Apr 6 2020
Lay-offs Guidance
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Mar 23 2020
School Closures Guidance
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Mar 20 2020
Key Questions for Employers
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Mar 18 2020
Pregnant Workers – Employment Law Advice
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Mar 18 2020
COVID-19 Policy – Sample Letter
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Mar 12 2020
Vaccination FAQ (Scotland)
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Jan 15 2021
Visitor Declaration Form
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Jan 11 2021
Lockdown 3.0 FAQ
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Jan 6 2021
Vulnerable Persons Risk Assessment Template
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Dec 23 2020
Emergency Action Plan
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Working in Other Peoples Homes
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Dec 21 2020
Vaccination FAQ (England and Wales)
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Dec 11 2020
COVID-19 Policy
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Nov 30 2020
Daily Cleaning Checklist
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Nov 30 2020
Can My Business Stay Open
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Nov 30 2020
The Three-Tier System (England)
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Nov 30 2020
Scotland Five Level Protection Framework
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Nov 18 2020
Emergency Action Plan (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Test and Protect FAQ (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Health & Safety FAQ (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Homeworking Checklist and DSE Risk Assessment
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Oct 30 2020
Guide for Employers Who Are Introducing Permanent Homeworking
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Oct 30 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Ventilation in Schools
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Oct 30 2020
Heating Your Workplace During Autumn/Winter
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Oct 19 2020
Travelling to High and Very High COVID Alert Areas Checklist
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Oct 15 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Working and Traveling to High and Very High COVID Alert Areas
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Oct 15 2020
New Rules for Employers of Workers Required to Self-Isolate
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Oct 12 2020
Test and Trace FAQ (England and Wales)
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Sep 30 2020
Test and Trace Visitor Record
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Sep 22 2020
Creating a QR Code
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Sep 22 2020
Visiting Proforma
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Aug 21 2020
Health & Safety FAQ (England and Wales)
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Aug 18 2020
Deliveries Risk Assessment Template
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Aug 13 2020
PPE Guide
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Aug 11 2020
Preparing for a Local Lockdown or Second Wave
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Jul 9 2020
Our Testing and Auditing Services
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Jul 1 2020
Reoccupation Checklist
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Jun 28 2020
Toolbox Talk
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Jun 15 2020
Protecting BAME Staff Guidance
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Jun 10 2020
Symptoms Chart
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Jun 5 2020
Initial Audit Form
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May 21 2020
Temperature Taking Guidance
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May 15 2020
‘Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020’ Notice
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May 13 2020
Pregnant Workers – Health & Safety Advice
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May 13 2020
Investigation Form
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May 12 2020
Testing Record
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May 1 2020
Empty Building Risk Assessment Template
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May 1 2020
Return to Work Form
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Apr 24 2020
Partially Occupied Building Checklist
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Apr 13 2020
Empty Building Checklist
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Apr 13 2020
Contractor Checklist – Site Safety
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Mar 29 2020
Contractor Checklist – Inviting Contractors on Site
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Mar 29 2020
Health and Wellbeing Policy
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Mar 29 2020
Homeworking – Employee Guide to Health and Wellbeing
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Mar 29 2020
Daily Management Checklist
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Mar 20 2020
Homeworking Risk Assessment Template
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Mar 18 2020
Social distancing – COVID-secure
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Jul 29 2020
Facilities – Closed
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Jul 29 2020
Social distancing – Keep left
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Jul 29 2020
Directional arrows – Left
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Jul 29 2020
Facilities – Maximum people
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Jul 29 2020
One-way system
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Jul 29 2020
Hand hygiene – Please use sanitiser provided
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Jul 29 2020
Social distancing – Please wait for the person in front to pay
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Jul 29 2020
Hand hygiene – Please wash hands on entry
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Jul 29 2020
Hand hygiene – Please wash your hands regularly
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Jul 29 2020
Directional arrows – Right
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Jul 29 2020
Welcome back – Help us to keep you and our staff safe
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Jul 29 2020
Social distancing – Thank you for queuing 2m apart
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Jul 29 2020
Welcome back – Stay 2m away from other households
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Jul 29 2020
Workstation available
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Jul 29 2020
Workstation unavailable
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Jul 29 2020
Please wear a face covering
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Aug 12 2020
COVID-19 Back to Business
Whether you’re returning to work, or have been open throughout this period, these additional resources will enable you to approach your plans confidently, compliantly and with minimal disruption.
Sector Specfic Guidance
Risk Assessment Template – COVID Testing in Schools
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Jan 19 2021
Common Employment Scenarios – Education
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Jan 13 2021
Lockdown 3.0 FAQ – Education
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Jan 12 2021
Handling Health and Safety Based Refusals to Work – Education
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Jan 4 2021
Vulnerable Persons Risk Assessment Template
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Dec 23 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Full Opening of Schools
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Further Education
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Nurseries and Early Years
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Dec 21 2020
COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy Template – Education
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Nov 30 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Autumn Reopening (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Ventilation in Schools
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Oct 30 2020
Emergency Action Plan – Education
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Sep 25 2020
Health & Safety FAQ – Education
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Sep 2 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Autumn Reopening
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Sep 2 2020
PPE Guide
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Aug 11 2020
Risk Assessment Template – School Catering (Scotland)
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Jul 28 2020
Risk Assessment Template – School Catering
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Jul 23 2020
Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment – Academies and MATs
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Jul 20 2020
Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment – Independent Schools
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Jul 20 2020
Staff Training (Daily Management Checklist) – Education
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Jun 16 2020
Staff Training (Attending to a Symptomatic Person) – Education
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Jun 16 2020
Staff Training (Cleaning) – Education
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Jun 16 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Nurseries and Early Years (Scotland)
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Jun 16 2020
Unwell Person Flowchart – Education
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Jun 1 2020
Headteacher Flowchart – Education
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Jun 1 2020
Staff Training (Reopening your School) – Education
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May 29 2020
Staff Training (PPE in Education) – Education
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May 29 2020
Safety Arrangements Summary – Education
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May 28 2020
Staff Briefing – Education
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May 27 2020
Reoccupation Checklist – Education
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May 27 2020
Weekly Cleaning Checklist – Education
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May 27 2020
Visiting Other Schools Checklist – Education
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May 27 2020
SLT Daily Management Checklist – Education
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May 27 2020
Reopening Checklist – Education
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May 27 2020
Managed Use Policy – Education
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May 27 2020
Governors Management Checklist – Education
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May 27 2020
Contractor Checklist – Education
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May 19 2020
Health & Safety Questionnaire – Education
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May 19 2020
Common Employment Scenarios – Education
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May 19 2020
‘Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020’ Notice
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May 13 2020
Return to Work Form
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Apr 24 2020
Empty Building Checklist
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Apr 13 2020
Homeworking – Employee Guide to Health and Wellbeing
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Mar 29 2020
Homeworking Risk Assessment Template
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Mar 18 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Manufacturing
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Workshops
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Manufacturing (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Shops and Branches
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Retail (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Offices and Contact Centres
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Offices and Contact Centres (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Homeworking Checklist and DSE Risk Assessment
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Oct 30 2020
Guide for Employers Who Are Introducing Permanent Homeworking
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Oct 30 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Construction
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Construction (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – General Practice
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Care Providers
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Dec 21 2020
Indoor Visiting Protocol
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Labs and Research Facilities
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Pharmacy
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Visiting Adult Care Home Providers (England)
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Dec 3 2020
Visiting Proforma – Care Homes (England)
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Dec 3 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Labs and Research Facilities (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Pharmacy (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Safety Huddle Tool for Care Homes
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Nov 16 2020
Outdoor Visiting Protocol
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Nov 12 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Visiting Adult Care Home Providers (Scotland)
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Nov 12 2020
Visiting Proforma – Care Homes (Scotland)
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Aug 21 2020
PPE for Visitors – Care Homes
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Jul 1 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Vehicles and HGV Drivers
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Town Councils
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Playgrounds and Outdoor Gyms
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Jul 3 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Coffee Shops, Cafes, Pubs and Restaurants
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Salons and Close Contact Services
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Hotels and Other Guest Accommodation
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Grassroots Sport and Gym and Leisure Facilities
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Salons and Close Contact Services (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Tourism and Hospitality (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Golf Courses and Driving Ranges
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Sep 28 2020
Guidance for Funeral Arrangements
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Places of Worship
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Catholic Churches
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Dec 7 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Catholic Churches (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Places of Worship (Scotland)
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Nov 17 2020
RIDDOR Guidance for Dioceses
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Apr 29 2020
Emergency Action Plan
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Dec 21 2020
Risk Assessment Template – Charity Shops
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Dec 7 2020
COVID-19 Policy
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Nov 30 2020
Daily Cleaning Checklist – Charities
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Jun 15 2020
Training Record – Charities
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Jun 15 2020
Symptoms Chart
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Jun 5 2020
‘Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020’ Notice
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May 13 2020
Webinars
10 Ways to Wellbeing - 12/01/2021
COVID-19 live Q&A for Logistics Safety, sustainability and managing staff - 12/11/2020
COVID 19 live Q&A Extended Furlough Scheme - 05/11/2020
Managing sickness and absence within your workforce - 29/10/2020
COVID-19 live Q&A Protecting employees on client sites - 23/10/2020
COVID 19 live Q&A Job Support Scheme - 29/09/2020
COVID 19 live Q&A Moving on in Manufacturing - 17/09/2020
COVID 19 live Q&A Following a fair redundancy process - 10/09/2020
COVID 19 live Q&A How to safely reopen your school - 14/08/2020
COVID-19 live Q&A for Medical Practices Safety, shielding and managing staff - 30/07/2020
COVID 19 live Q&A for Scottish employers Advice on safety, shielding and managing staff - 24/07/2020
COVID-19 Live Employer Q&A for the Charity sector - 16/07/2020
COVID-19 Live Employer Q&A: Is Your Salon COVID-Secure? - 01/07/2020
All webinars are correct at time of recording.
Training Videos and e-Learning
What to expect from a COVID-19 Regulator Inspection
Buildings and Reoccupation
COVID-19 and RIDDOR
Personal Protective Equipment
Remote Health & Safety
Display Screen Equipment
Coronavirus Awareness
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