Further details have been published (12 October 2020) on the restrictions related to the three tier COVID Alert System. The most important restrictions relate to Very High Alert Level area and advise against non-essential travel in or out of the area and staying overnight in or outside the area. Local COVID Alert Level – Medium...
What must you collect, how to store it, what can you use it for and how long you can keep it – and how it must not be used for marketing purposes Designated venues in certain sectors, including hospitality and tourism, must have a system in place to request and record contact details of their...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a bulletin for landlords and registered gas engineers on working during the coronavirus pandemic. It links through to the Gas Safe Register advice and, although this is written primarily for engineers working in people’s homes, many of the principles can be applied to working on tourers or in...
The guidance on indoor areas and soft play has been updated to link to BALPPA’s revised guidance on how to manage these areas. BALPPA’s Indoor play areas for children operational guidance for soft play equipment includes sections on risk assessments, the use of PPE and managing employees at higher risk. It can be accessed here.
The Working Safely during Coronavirus Guidance Restaurants, Pubs, Bars and Takeaway Services has been updated in relation to taking payments. In particular this relates to taking payments, and the guidance has been updated to allow for customers to pay at the counter rather than at their tables, where adequate safety measures are in place. This...
Government’s guidance on operating saunas and steam rooms has be updated to state: Maximum capacity should be restricted to 50%. For example, a sauna designed for four people should only be used by two people at the same time. Facilities should operate with 2m social distancing, including marked seating points in each room. Guests should...
Government has launched a free to use service for those who move goods between GB and Northern Ireland (NI). The aim of the service is to guide businesses through the changes to the way goods will move between GB and NI from 1 January 2021 once the Northern Ireland Protocol comes into force. This will...
Regulations come into force today (18 September) in England to ensure that businesses comply with the rule of 6 and maintain social distancing between customers. businesses failing to comply could be issued with fines of up to £4,000 designated venues will also will now have a legal requirement to maintain records of customer contact details...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) says that making and maintaining a good quality risk assessment is something that some businesses can struggle with. They recently ran a live webinar covering this subject in relation to money laundering and terrorist financing, and some of the risks which have arisen for businesses as a result of COVID-19. HMRC...
The UK has left the EU and the transition period will end on 31 December this year. As the UK will leave the single market and customs union, Government says businesses should take action now to start preparing for new trading rules which will be in effect from January 2021. About the UK Global Tariff (UKGT)...