The HSE Issue Guidance on New Measures to reduce Risk of Transmission in the Workplace
Measures announced to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission
On 8 December, the UK government announced Plan B measures for England in response to the risks of the Omicron variant.
The most recent GOV.UK guidance has information on the latest public health measures, including face coverings, COVID-19 status checks and the NHS Pass. Those who can work from home should do so. Anyone who cannot work from home should continue to go to the workplace.
There is separate advice for Scotland and Wales.
HSE’s latest advice on keeping workplaces safe will help you to continue to work safely during the pandemic. You must still control the risks and review and update your risk assessment. The following workplace controls remain unchanged:
Home working guidance and resources
As an employer, you have the same health and safety responsibilities for people working at home as for any other worker.
Our home working guidance has been redesigned and expanded to provide more detail on straightforward actions to manage home workers’ health and safety.
This includes the risks of stress and poor mental health as well as working with display screen equipment (DSE).
There is advice for home workers themselves, as well as a video and practical tips on good posture when working with DSE.
Workplace experts Acas advise employers and workers to be practical, flexible and sensitive to each other's situation when working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit their website for more tips and advice.