02 Mar 2020

Coronavirus – business best practice – ensure robust processes and planning to protect employees and business resilience

With cases of the virus now confirmed in the UK it is essential employers keep their employees up-to-date with the latest guidance and advice from government and public health agencies.

Since the outbreak of Coronavirus, which causes severe respiratory disease including pneumonia, in December 2019 in Wuhan Hubei Province China many organisations have implemented precautionary measures such as travel restrictions to and from China.

With cases of the virus now confirmed in the UK it is essential employers keep their employees up-to-date with the latest guidance and advice from government and public health agencies.

Educate and advise

Educate employees on the symptoms and hygiene measures
Advise employees who have had exposure to seek medical advice
Review protective equipment, and ensure cleaning protocols
Review and update communication procedures where appropriate

Planning and response

Advise employees not to travel if sick
If travelling, advise employees maintain flexible travel plans
Ensure Disaster Recovery Plans are in place on site – test and review
Review Pandemic Plans including how to manage travellers from affected areas

To keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest information and advice, our partner BPIF's HR and Health and Safety team have put together a document with answers to questions you may currently be asking and posters to put in your offices.