Coronavirus (COVID-19) and health and safety
Updating author: Howard Fidderman
Brightmine editor: Laura Merrylees
Summary
- Employers should continue to consider their general health and safety duties in light of coronavirus (COVID-19). (See Employers' health and safety duties and coronavirus (COVID-19))
- Some employers may need to carry out a review of the risk of harm from coronavirus (COVID-19) in their workplace. (See Risk assessment and coronavirus (COVID-19))
- Special consideration should be given to employees who may be at particular risk from coronavirus. (See Vulnerable employees)
- A duty of care and potential civil liability risk applies in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19). (See Civil liability risk in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19))