{"id":690,"date":"2020-07-23T11:47:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T10:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.testingforall.org\/?p=690"},"modified":"2020-07-23T12:05:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T11:05:27","slug":"re-opening-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testingforall.org\/re-opening-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"5 steps to re-opening your business"},"content":{"rendered":"
This article will give you an overview of all our health experts’ advice on re-opening your business post-lockdown. As restrictions are lifted, businesses across the UK are able to re-open their doors for the first time in months. Boris Johnson\u2019s latest announcement even said that from the 1st August employers could recall their staff to the office<\/a>. These are exciting developments. However, trying to sift through government legislation and health jargon alone can be a daunting and off-putting task. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a \u2018plain English\u2019 5 step guide to re-opening your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first thing to do when considering the return to work is speak to your team. Each employee will have specific concerns and it is important to take stock of these before you go any further. Read TFA\u2019s in-house health expert, Dr Coldicott\u2019s tips for more advice on this.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n A COVID-19 risk assessment is a legal requirement when bringing your team back to work. Doing the risk assessment will also help you think through processes and changes that you might otherwise have forgotten. Find out how to do a COVID risk assessment here, from TFA\u2019s Dr Hoenderkamp.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Some offices or workplaces will need to make more changes than others to become COVID secure and support their staff. Make sure you consult with your HR\/Operations personnel and don\u2019t be opposed to overhauling your normal ways of working. For instance, you might consider splitting your team into sub-teams who work on the same days.<\/span><\/p>\nStep 1: Communicate<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Assess<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Be flexible<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Be sure<\/h3>\n