Please see an example template of a Safe Working Procedures (SWP) provided by West Lothian council for COVID 19 – Prevention & Transmission Reduction for staff working in frontline operations which you may find useful. Waste – SWP COVID19
There is a large amount of support and guidance relating to COVID-19 being released, which can make it confusing to find the correct guidance. We have grouped the guidance together from the following organisation, which is relevant to the sector. Scottish Government Advice The main Scot Govt website detailing the overall government guidance on all […]
Due to the exceptional circumstances stemming from the Covid-19 outbreak and the unprecedented pressures on local and national supply chains, the Department authorised a general temporary relaxation of the enforcement of both the EU and GB domestic drivers’ hours rules, for drivers undertaking carriage of goods by road in England; Scotland and Wales, from 23 […]
The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Fiona Hyslop, announces the initial Scottish Government workplace sectoral guidance for easing the lockdown. HSE colleagues have been assisting the working groups in developing this guidance, which sits alongside the recent UK Government guidance issued by BEIS. The two guides published today are for manufacturing and […]
HSE confirm the risk of air conditioning spreading COVID-19 to be very low. Coronoavirus Update – Air Conditioning
Women of Waste (WOW) – Tribute to Waste Workers! ISWA announce WOW! as an official ISWA Task Force. The WOW! Task Force will comprise of an Expert Advisory Board and Coordination team for the next 12 months, with the purpose to support women’s contribution to the solid waste management sector and increase their visibility. ISWA […]
The Scottish Government and COSLA jointly issue guidance and advice to Local Authorities on the considerations involved in reopening and operating Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in the context of COVID-19. COVID-19 Re-opening & Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres
As we all grapple with getting sites back working there is a lot of focus on COVID-19 and managing the risk it poses. But please remember waste management facilities are potentially dangerous places and a whole host of risks exist. Risk assessments should clearly be updated to reflect risk from COVID-19, but risk assessments should […]
ZWS provide dedicated waste hub for Scotland’s recyclers and waste management operations during COVID-19 with support and advice from the Scottish and UK Governments, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Health Protection Scotland. The resources provide information and signpost to the most up-to-date guidance on a range of topics, including support for businesses, environmental regulations, […]
If your building has been closed or had reduced occupancy during the COVID-19 outbreak, water system stagnation can occur due to lack of use, increasing the risks of legionnaires’ disease. See HSE guidance on managing legionella risks during the outbreak and how to protect people when the water system is reinstated or returned to use.