Covid-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It is caused
by a virus called Coronavirus. Symptoms can be mild, moderate, severe or fatal.
This is ARLINGTONS Risk Assessment for dealing with the current Covid-19
situation in the Hotel. To keep up to date with UK Government advice in
England to Hotels, Guest houses & B & B's in this fast changing situation visit:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/
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What are the Hazards? THE Spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus
WHO MIGHT BE HARMED
Guests Visitors to your premises · Cleaners · Contractors · Drivers · Vulnerable groups – Elderly, Pregnant workers, those with existing underlying health conditions · Anyone else who physically comes in contact with you in relation to your business
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CONTROLS REQUIRED
Hand Washing · Hand washing facilities with soap and water in place. · Stringent hand washing taking place. · See hand washing guidance. · https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy -body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/
· Drying of hands with disposable paper towels. · https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/ research-and-innovation/paper-towels -much-more-effective-at-removing- viruses-than-hand-dryers-17-04-2020/ · Staff encouraged to protect the skin by applying emollient cream regularly · https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/emollients/ · Gel sanitisers in any area where washing facilities not readily available
Cleaning Frequently cleaning and disinfecting objects & surfaces that are touched regularly particularly in areas of high use such as door handles, light switches, reception area using appropriate cleaning products & methods.
Social Distancing Social Distancing -Reducing the number of persons in any work area to comply with the 1-metre (3.25 foot) gap recommended by the Public Health Agency https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/ https://www.gov.uk/government/ covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing
Taking steps to review work schedules including start & finish times/shift patterns, working from home etc. to reduce number of workers on site at any one time. Also relocating workers to other tasks.
Redesigning processes to ensure social distancing in place.
Conference calls to be used instead of face to face meetings.
Ensuring sufficient rest breaks for staff.
Social distancing also to be adhered to in canteen area and smoking area.
Wearing of Gloves Where Risk Assessment identifies wearing of gloves as a requirement of the job, an adequate supply of these willbe provided. Staff will be instructed onhow to remove gloves carefully to reduce contamination & how to dispose of them safely.
RPE Public Health guidance on the use of PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect against COVID-19 relates to health care settings. In all other settings individuals are asked to observe social distancing measures and practice good hand hygiene behaviours
Where RPE is a requirement for risks associated with the work undertaken the following measures will be followed-
Tight-fitting respirators (such as disposable FFP3 masks and reusable half masks) rely on having a good seal with the wearer’s face. A face fit test will be carried out to ensure the respiratory protective equipment (RPE) can protect the wearer. Wearers must be clean shaven.
Symptoms of Covid-19 If anyone becomes unwell with a new continuous cough or a high temperature in the workplace they will be sent home and advised to follow the stay at home guidance. Line managers will maintain regular contact with staff members during this time.
If advised that a member of staff or public has developed Covid-19 and were recently on our premises (including where a member of staff has visited other work place premises such as domestic premises), the management team of the workplace will contact the Public Health Authority to discuss the case, identify people who have been in contact with them and will take advice on any actions or precautions that should be taken. https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/
Drivers Procedures in place for Drivers to ensure adequate welfare facilities availableduring their work - Reference https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/drivers-transport-delivery-coronavirus.htm COVID-19-guidance on freight transport.
Persons should not share vehicles or cabs, where suitable distancing cannot be achieved.
Mental Health Management will promote mental health & wellbeing awareness to staff during the Coronavirus outbreak and will offer whatever support they can to help Reference - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ |
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