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Library of Knowledge No. 7

Businesses are under threat from the Covid-19 virus.

For your business, it may become a threat to production/output, procurement of materials, profitability and ultimately cashflow. This immediately triggers alarm bells – please take proactive measures to protect our businesses by taking best advice and acting now.

Employers:

The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 places a general duty of care on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of his or her employees. Duties include the provision of facilities, arrangements, information and instruction for the welfare of employees at work.

See: Workplace Relations – Guidance Notice for Employers. https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/news-media/workplace_relations_notices/covid-19-guidance-notice-for-employers-and-employees-.html

See: Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Business Continuity Planning Check List. https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Publications/Business-Continuity-Planning-A-checklist-of-Preparatory-Actions-in-Responding-to-the-COVID-19-Outbreak.html

Employees:

Employees are advised to follow the advice from the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) to protect their health. This advice is being updated regularly and can be accessed at Covid-19 Advice

See: HSE – Covid-19 Advice.

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/

Protect your interests in your business & your employees.