Sitemark Launches COVID-19 Workplace Hygiene Programme
Sitemark, the independent benchmarking service for the facilities management industry, has today launched a workplace hygiene programme in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The programme has been developed to enable businesses to maintain clean and hygienic buildings so that building users remain safe and healthy.
Sodexo Teams Mobilised To Support NHS COVID-19 Effort
Sodexo has confirmed its support for all its employees and continues to redeploy teams to support the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As one of the government’s strategic suppliers, Sodexo is part of an industry-wide response and is stepping up to provide a range of services to help fight the virus.
Scaffolding Association Issues Scaffold Industry Guidance Notes
The Scaffolding Association has launched two Scaffold Industry Guidance Notes (SIGNS) which address the requirements for scaffolding inspection during COVID-19.
CHSA Donates £5,000 to Grief Encounter despite cancellation of Gala Ball due to Coronoavirus
Despite having to cancel its annual charity Gala Ball, which was to take place in April, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is donating £5,000 to the Chairman’s Charity, Grief Encounter.
British Safety Council Launch Live Online Courses To Support Learning During The Coronavirus Pandemic
"There’s nothing to stop you learning from home – and staying safe” says British Safety Council
The British Safety Council has developed a series of Live Online courses to help remote workers continue their health, safety and environmental training and learning as the nation changes its working habits to meet the threat of Coronavirus.
BSI Is Providing Complimentary Access To In-Depth COVID-19 Related Supply Chain Insights And Intelligence
Powerful online tool will empower businesses to be more resilient through the pandemic
BSI, the business improvement company, have announced that they are providing open access to the COVID-19 section of their Supply Chain Risk Exposure Evaluation Network (SCREEN) tool.
Employers Must Protect Workers Or Face The Consequences: British Safety Council
British Safety Council backs statement from HSE, CBI and TUC
The British Safety Council has backed a joint statement from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the CBI and the TUC calling for employers to ensure safe working conditions during the coronavirus outbreak.
CHSA Appoints New Secretary As It Says Heartfelt Thank You To Linda Belcher
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), is saying a heartfelt thank you to Linda Belcher who has stepped down as the Association’s Secretary after many years of service.
Lorraine Francis, who has a strong track record in managing membership organsiations, has been appointed to succeed Linda in running the Secretariat.
A Joint Statement Between HSE, The TUC And The CBI
This is an extremely worrying time for firms and workers regarding the Coronavirus. We know many workers, union reps and employers have questions and concerns about safe working – especially for those continuing to work away from home.
Employers In Critical Industries Urged To Issue Letters To Cleaners As Proof Of Critical And Key Worker Status
UK Government ‘should follow Ireland’s example and say cleaners are critical workers’
Employers of cleaning staff operating in critical industries have been urged to provide them with written proof that they should be treated as critical and Key Workers.
