We’re in unprecedented times and it’s important now, more so than ever, that we look out for each other. Many of us have had to make the shift to working from home, often alone, and this can have an impact on our mental health. That’s why we are offering free Mental Health & Working from […]
Help us keep workers safe and protect jobs by telling us how your work is affected by COVID-19. STUC need your help to share this as widely as possible. They are aiming to get at least 1000 people to complete the survey by the end of the week. To complete the survey, click here.
Please find below post from NHS Scotland – Residual waste from households with COVID-19, will still be classified as household waste (and not clinical) but the same principles regarding infection risk and PPE will apply. NHS Scotland National Services Scotland (NSS) were appointed by Scottish Government to manage healthcare waste produced by or on behalf […]
The Waste and Resource Management Sector identification of the key risks and the options for mitigation to ensure public health protection is maintained for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak in Scotland. RMAS Public Health Protection Covid-19 Presentation 2020
Joint Statement by the Scottish Government and Scottish Trades Unions Congress Coronavirus is affecting all our daily lives including our workplaces. We recognise the very challenging position that many employers and workers are now facing. We need a partnership, working in the national interest, to get through the next few months – a partnership that […]
Issued by a Scottish Local Authority Subject: New COVID-19 Working Procedures Important – if you intend to use please review and adapt for your current situation. In order to reduce the amount of contact and the number of people within handover areas at the start and finish of beats the following setup has been introduced: […]
The National Trading Standards warns people to be cautious following a rise in coronavirus scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19. Coronavirus Social Media pack (002) 5193 Coronavirus Scam Postcard V3[1604] Please share these posts which have designed to show you how to protect yourself and others from these […]
The United Nations’ (UN) Environment Programme says governments must minimise possible secondary impacts upon health and the environment by treating waste management as “essential public service”. Read more
The following update has been provided by the Scottish Government regarding key workers: Supporting Coronovirus – Key Workers School and Early Learning Centre (ELC) closures – Guidance for Key Worker Local authorities have been asked to take the definitions set out in the guidance as a guide and to consider any circumstances that mean that […]
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE) are leading the UK government response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including the production of guidance as this is a public health issue. They are working closely with other government departments including devolved government departments and HSE. Advice for employers (non-clinical) can […]