In line with UK Government requirements we are publishing the below to outline our approach to risk assessment pertaining to COVID-19:
- We are pleased to confirm that we have complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19.
- We have established return to office principles, which prioritise keeping our staff safe.
- Pursuant to those principles:
- we are implementing a phased return to the office – the majority of our staff continue to work from home;
- we are determining who should return to work from the office (whether full or part-time) in consultation with individual staff members; and
- for those staff who are returning to work, we have taken steps to manage the risks of transmission in line with government guidance.
- The steps we have taken to manage risks of transmission include:
- carrying out comprehensive risk assessments for each of the four ‘zones’ in our office – our client zones, collaboration zones, business zones and back of house – which identify the risks and set out the controls in place to manage those risks;
- consulting with our health and safety representatives about our risk assessments and listening to their feedback;
- publishing our full risk assessments on our intranet;
- enhancing our cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures and facilities in line with government guidance;
- providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, including face coverings, disinfectant sprays and wipes and hand sanitisers;
- displaying appropriate signage throughout the office;
- making all reasonable adjustments in our office so that staff can remain 2m apart; and
- where staff cannot remain 2m apart, doing everything practicable to manage the risk of transmission.
- Please get in touch if you would like further information.
