Plumbing and Heating Magazine Issue95

ASSOCIATION NEWS

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“HAPAI fully support the HSE guidelines and urge members of our industry to strictly adhere to and adopt the protocols set out within them.”

should there be a confirmed case in the workplace.

Travelling to, for, or from work • Travelling alone to and from work, when possible, by walking, cycling, car or van • Maximum of two people to a vehicle in opposite diagonal seating when possible • Windows open if possible • Sanitising all vehicle contact points before and after every vehicle use • Avoid public transport if possible • Remain seated at all times whilst in motion • Avoid being close to others • Avoid touching transmission points, such as handrails • Use gloves and bring hand sanitiser Toilets and Canteens • Wash your hands before and after using toilets and canteens • Maintain strict social distancing measures At risk individuals • If you have any underlying health issues that may put you at further risk to contracting Covid-19, the advice is to remain at home • Employers should risk assess each and every employee individually

Covid-19 Inductions • All employers and employees should attend Covid-19 ‘Return to Work’ safety inductions • All employers should adopt a declaration form for employees to complete to confirm their suitability to return to the workplace. This declaration should be ongoing and repeated at regular intervals PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Specialist PPE must be worn when appropriate. Examples may include disposable nitrile or latex gloves, FFP2 or FFP3 face masks, disposable plastic aprons, enclosed eye protection and face shields when necessary. COVID-19 OFFICER Many employers are appointing a trained Covid-19 Officer on building sites. The Covid-19 Officer will be the workplace’s designated point of contact who will maintain workplace procedures and social distancing. He/she will support the management team, working in everyone’s best interest. He/she will also assist in providing documentation held in order to assist in contact tracing,

HAPAI will continue to advise all of our members in the industry to follow HSE guidelines, maintain strict social distancing, adopt good health etiquette, risk assess every task and above all - protect yourselves and stay safe. For more information or to join the Heating & Plumbing Association of Ireland, please get in touch using the below contact information.

T: +353 (0)87 9006 114 E: info@hapai.ie www.hapai.ie

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