Government has updated its public information slogan to Hands Face Space Fresh Air. The accompanying poster can be downloaded from the Pubic Health England website here. A helpful NHS poster on what’s allowed in England from 12 April under the roadmap can be downloaded here.
Government has confirmed that when non-essential retail is permitted to open – from 12 April at the earliest – in England longer opening hours will be reintroduced. Shops/retailers will have the flexibility to open until 10pm Monday to Saturday. These temporary measures will make socially distanced shopping easier to continue and the longer opening hours...
The Caterer is running a webinar on allergens on Wednesday 31 March 2021. Natasha’s Law comes into effect on 1 October, so it is important that the parks industry is fully aware of its obligations. Consumers are increasingly looking for information to help them make informed decisions about what they choose to eat, and the...
One of the four reviews that the Government announced on 22 February to sit alongside the Roadmap is on the use of COVID-status certification. The government is reviewing whether certification could play a role in reopening our economy, reducing restrictions on social contact and improving safety. Such certification would be available both to vaccinated people...
Ventilation should be considered as part ofmaking your workplace or indoor public space COVID-secure. It is important to identify and deal with areas that are not well ventilated. The more people occupying an area that is poorly ventilated, and the longer they remain in it, the greater the risk of spread of COVID-19. Control measures...
Is COVID-19 helping spread this potentially fatal form of pneumonia? While COVID-19 is at the forefront of people’s minds, Legionella is one hazard that may be overlooked as people return to holiday parks. The bacteria thrives in water that is left stagnant between temperatures of 20–45°C and with parks currently closed and many premises left...
The Government has introduced new legislation – the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations. The regulations will come into effect on 1 October 2021 and apply to the labelling of Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) foods. These new regulations require all businesses that prepare and sell pre-packed food on their premises for direct sale to consumers...
Important information on how to report cases of coronavirus in your organisation COVID-19 early outbreak management information has been created by Government to make sure that people who run businesses or organisations: know how to recognise and report an incident of coronavirus (COVID-19) are aware of measures local health protection teams may advise in order...
Government is stressing how good ventilation can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%. It is important that businesses check that their ventilation systems are clean and working properly. Where businesses do not have ventilation systems, the advice is to either open windows for short, sharp bursts of 10 to 15 minutes regularly throughout...
Government updated its Working Safely with Coronavirus Guidance for accommodation providers on 28 September. The guidance includes seven steps to “protect yourself, your staff and your customers during coronavirus”. Complete a COVID-19 risk assessment. Share it with all your staff. Find out how to do a risk assessment. Clean more often. Increase how often you clean surfaces, especially...