Reopening and Adapting Your Business During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Please find information from Burnley Council Environmental Health Team to support your business re-opening.
- You have a new responsibility
- All employers need to carry out a COVID-19 Risk Assessment
You must make sure your business addresses the risks of COVID-19.
Use the guidance below to complete your risk assessment and inform your decisions and control measures. The Council have produced an example risk assessment, which you can used to help you draft your risk assessment.
COVID 19 example risk assessment document for reference (click here)
The guidance below has been produced to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/working-safely-during-coronavirus-outbreak.htm
https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/reopening-and-adapting-your-food-business-during-covid-19
Further guidance on specific work settings is available and detailed on the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Please also refer to trade organisations for sector specific help.
For practical guidance and checklist when reopening your food business see links below:
https://www.barbour-ehs.com/coronavirus
https://www.ifst.org/sites/default/files/IFST%20Food%20business%20restart%20checklist%2007MAY2020.pdf
Please get in touch if you require any further information.
Environmental Heath & Licensing Team, Burnley BC
For more information and support visit:
https://www.burnley.gov.uk/business/environmental-health
Stay alert and stay safe
