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This week's digest contains the latest advice on how good ventilation can help to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading in the workplace.
We also have information and guidance on working in warm conditions, while there are also links to details of recent enforcement activity and details of current job vacancies.
For all the latest updates visit our website.
Air conditioning and ventilation during the coronavirus outbreak
Good ventilation can help reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus in the workplace.
It is important to focus on improving general ventilation, preferably through fresh air or mechanical systems.
Where possible, consider ways to maintain and increase the supply of fresh air, for example by opening windows and doors (unless fire doors).
Find out more about using air conditioning and general ventilation during the coronavirus outbreak.
More coronavirus updates and guidance
HSE has published a range of coronavirus related guidance and information, which you may find useful.
It includes:
- Social distancing in the workplace
Make changes to your work to protect people and be ‘COVID-secure’ - Cleaning and hygiene
How to clean your workplace to reduce the risk from coronavirus. - Risk assessment
Get help with assessing risk and being COVID-secure - Spot check inspections
HSE inspectors are out checking workplaces across Greater Manchester to make sure workplaces are COVID-secure to help tackle the local outbreak of coronavirus cases.
For all the latest information and advice visit our coronavirus microsite.
Published on Tuesday 11th August 2020