Coronavirus Action and
Advice
Following statements
issued by the World Health Organisation, here is some information
important to our team, our clients, temporary workers and learners in
connection with the Coronavirus.
You also might want to have
a look at WHO advice on line, in particular “Coronavirus disease -
advice to the public”.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
We do not want any
unnecessary risks taken with regards to you contracting Coronavirus or
the possible spread of the virus. We want to keep us all as safe as
possible
What We Must All Do
Please ensure that you take
the following actions to reduce the risks of exposure:
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Wash your
hands frequently - Regularly and thoroughly clean your
hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap
and water.
Why? - Washing your hands with soap and water or
using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on
your hands.
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Maintain
social distancing - Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet)
distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or
sneezing.
Why? - When someone coughs or sneezes, they spray
small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth, which may
contain the virus.
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Avoid
touching eyes, nose & mouth
Why? - Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up
viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to
your eyes, nose or mouth.
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Practice
respiratory hygiene - This means covering your mouth and
nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? - Droplets spread virus. By following good
respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from
viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
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If you have a
fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care
early: Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a
fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical
attention and call in advance.
Why? - National and local authorities will have the
most up to date information on the situation in your area.
Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to
quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will
also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and
other infections.
What we are doing as a
Company
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Laminates of advice and guidance posters are around to
remind us all.
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Gel and tissues will be available in each room for our use
and that of our visitors and learners
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Wiping down equipment and surfaces after each learner and
training/ exam session.
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Contacting our cleaners to ensure their routine is different
and more appropriate – eg wiping surfaces, equipment and
deeper cleaning of coffee/catering areas.
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Putting in our own plans for a change of normal routines and
external meetings – Zoom or Skype for recruitment
interviews, welcome sessions, business meetings.
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A new cleaning routine for the common parts of our building
is being rolled out by the building management to cover
wiping down commonly used surfaces – door handles and touch
points in toilets, kitchens and providing Gel for visitors
and common areas
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Business continuity – reviewing equipment and IT needed for
all our people to work at home when/if necessary so that
customers, our temporary workers and learners will always be
able to call/email their normal contact and service will
continue.
Note: for
Learners and Delegates Attending for Training at Our Location
What You Must Do
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Absolutely strictly adhere to the guidelines above
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Encourage and enforce our students and visitors to do the
same
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Take responsibility for the hygiene of your own workstation
and pc equipment –eg. using gel, cleaning and wiping down
regularly when you return if you have gone out for a break
or something to eat.
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Remind colleagues/peers if you see them forgetting to do the
above.
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Ask you have any concerns or need more information
You may wear a mask or other
protective apparel if you choose to do that.
Learners – please ask about
our distance learning option and how we will support you should you
choose to work at home or at your office.
Training at an external location
We will ensure that each
location has a safe policy and process, they or we will make you aware
of that when you attend at and external location and we ask that you
strictly abide by all the rules and precautions for your safety and that
of your fellow delegates
Temporary workers
Please abide by the guidance
above, make yourself aware of the rules/guidelines in your particular
workplace and strictly adhere to them for your safety and that of your
colleagues.
Ask your normal contact if
you have any concerns or require further advice
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