Covid-19 - Keeping everyone safe

In the light of the changes to restrictions in England and Scotland on 19th July, Northern Ireland on 26th July, and Wales on 7th August, we are no longer enforcing our Covid-19 risk assessment, unless you wish us to.

We recommend that employers’ consider the following points in relation to the ongoing pandemic and have control measures still in place:

• 1. Minimise face-to-face contact (time when social distancing cannot be maintained)
• 2. Requirement to wear face coverings for practical Positive Handling and Physical intervention skills training, and First Aid training
• 3. For trainer/delegate demonstrations, facemasks must be worn by all involved.

In line with HSE guidance, organisations should also have:

• 1. Adequate ventilation
• 2. Good hygiene protocols
• 3. Sufficient cleaning
• 4. A training room large enough to accommodate the course to be delivered to the number of delegates attending, without compromising the safety and welfare of any delegate attending. Physical skills courses require a minimum of 2m² for each person in the room

Safety is our paramount concern for both your staff and our trainers.

Covid - 19 risk reduction steps that can be taken if required are detailed below