The continued threat posed by Covid-19
The threat of spreading or catching the Covid-19 virus has not gone away and will continue as the UK begins its phased return to work.
More than ever we all need to consider investing in proper ‘Back to Work PPE’ consisting of
- appropriate face mask
- nitrile gloves and
- hand sanitiser gel.
Current Government advice regarding Face Coverings
Government advice in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland is for people to wear face coverings when going into enclosed spaces.
Wearing a mask or face covering is especially important where physical distancing is more difficult and where there is a risk of close contact with people you do not usually meet.
Return to work and increased anxiety levels
The long-awaited return to work after lockdown will increase the anxiety levels of people.
Insufficient or no PPE for returning workers can increase tensions and could also lead to employers falling foul of Health and Safety legislation.
Andy Farrall, a leading Health and Safety specialist, investigator and author issues a timely reminder to us all about employers’ responsibility for staff safety, especially as we begin opening up for business post lockdown.
“Under s(2)(e) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 the employer has to ENSURE “… the provision and maintenance of a working environment for his employees that is, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe, without risks to health …”
“Under Regulation (3) of the Management of HSW Regulations 1999 the employer “… shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health and safety of his employees to which they are exposed whilst they are at work … AND
If that risk assessment requires the issue of PPE, then the company must make the appropriate arrangements for equipping staff with PPE.
The Solution – Back to work PPE kit
Glasgow based Workplace personal safety specialists Salvas has worked with the team at BlueKit Medical in London to produce a value ‘Back to Work PPE Kit’ to protect people and businesses throughout the UK.
It contains :
- 10 x Type 11R Splash resistant masks
- 10 x pairs of Nitrile gloves
- 1 x 50ml Sanitiser Gel ( > 80% Alcohol)
The PPE kit meets British & EN Standards including CE & ISO certification.
It provides a person with enough PPE items to protect them and others over a typical five day working week.
Having face masks will allow them to interact more safely with fellow workers and customers, reduce their anxiety levels and increase the wellbeing of all.
How one employer protected his staff and his business
A recent Office of National Statistics report highlighted groups of workers most at risk from Covid-19
David Pattinson of Tactical Security Options Ltd in Lancaster runs a small security business and was keen to ensure his public-facing staff each had the proper PPE to carry out their duties safely and responsibly.
He recently purchased several ‘Back to Work PPE ‘ kits for his security staff working across the North-west of England.
He commented:
“As an employer of I have a legal duty to protect my staff and provide a working environment that is, safe and without risk to their health… the provision of this PPE kit helps ensures this”
Protect you and your staff now
You can buy your ‘Back to Work PPE kit’ online and we’ll ship it free to you in the UK.
Click the link below and Buy Now
https://bluekitmedical.com/products/return-to-work-kit
We at Tactical would like to personally thank Mr Michael Greville for all his help and assistance purchasing these PPE kits, keep safe. https://www.salvas.co.uk/
“I am sure with our staff all trained in Covid 19 Level 2 training, all risk assessments in place and tool box talked to our staff, with PPE,. We as a company can help reduce any further risks.