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Working from home

As so many of us are now considering that the new normal will include long term adjustments to working from home, PSP Risk have put together some top tips.

  • Find somewhere comfortable to work.
  • Move location in the afternoon only if you can, helps to reduce isolation.
  • Choose your soundtrack.  Some people like music, the radio or TV.  But do not lose focus.
  • Establish your rules for working at home and make sure that all your family members, particularly children understand.
  • Keep moving, do not sit at your work station for hours on end.  Go for walk, take calls standing up, make yourself a drink.
  • Structure your day.
  • Take plenty of breaks and in particular make sure you get outside during the daylight hours especially during the winter.
  • Stay social, do not become isolated.  Use a group app, check in with colleagues, have a buddy system.  Use video calls but make sure you are dressed appropriately.
  • Do not try to solve problems alone, use your team and any other methods that will help you.
  • Get ready for work and be work ready.
  • At the end of your working day switch off.  Close the door if you have one and do not go back  to check emails.
  • Further information about how to look after your mental health can be found here at the Mental Health Foundation 

 

 

 

making your workplace covid-secure

The Health and Safety Executive have announced that they will be carrying out spot checks and inspection on all types of businesses in all geographical areas to ensure that they are Covid-secure.

The HSE will carry out these checks by making, either site visits or telephone calls to businesses to discuss their arrangements and the measures put in place to keep there employees, customers and visitors safe.

There are some simple steps you can take in making your workplace Covid-secure –

  • Carry out a Covid-19 Risk Assessment
  • Maintain and promote social distancing on your premises
  • Provide adequate hand washing /sanitizing facilities
  • Talk to your team about working safely

A draft risk assessment form can be found on the HSE website, however, here at PSP Risk we are able to work with you to put together a bespoke Risk Assessment that meets the HSE requirements and your own business needs.