As a responsible infrastructure provider to the UK, Irish and Northern European construction sectors, we take the health and safety of our employees, their families, clients, contractors, suppliers, and the communities we operate in, extremely seriously. As such we have implemented a number of precautionary actions in line with the recommendations of the local and national Governments of the regions we operate in, in view of the increasing incidence of the virus:
- We have implemented a restriction on any professional travel to areas of concern as listed by the UK Government
- We are monitoring restrictions advised by local governments in areas we operate in
- Any returning travellers from high concern or locked down areas are asked to inform their Line Manager and HR to be assessed along with local health authority advice to assess and self-isolate for a period of 14 days
- All staff must inform the business about any personal and professional travel destinations in order that we can monitor our risk levels going forward
- We have implemented daily risk monitoring by our Business Continuity group regarding countries of concern
- We have sent multiple communications on NHS & occupational health guidelines for regular handwashing to minimise the risk of spread
- We are making resources available to help minimise the likelihood of Covid 19 impacting our business activities
- We are encouraging staff to use virtual meeting technology to minimise the number of face to face meetings with colleagues
- Finally, we are recommending that staff do not greet with handshakes, hugs or kissing in order to minimise risk of spread through bodily contact
This is very much a moving situation and we will endeavour to provide interested parties with as much information as possible on our management of the situation as further information emerges.
Shane Fay
HSEQ Director
