Face masks in the office?
The government recently announced that it will be mandatory to wear a face mask in shops in England after 24 July. At the same time, Downing Street said it would keep the guidance on face coverings in other settings, such as offices, under review. So just how likely is it that the government will mandate mask wearing in the office?
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Read moreGerm hotspots in your office
Have you thought about the enhanced cleaning required in your workspace? Now office environments are becoming repopulated, it is important that your cleaning team pick up these key areas when periodically cleaning.
Read moreSave Lives- Clean your hands: Free Signage for your site
Reminder and directional signs on your site are useful and practical when reopening over the coming weeks. Red Box have found some useful resources available free to download and print.
Read moreThe Impact of COVID on Secondary School Catering.
COVID-19 has changed everyone's view of what is important. It has renewed the importance of supporting local businesses, communities and everyday heroes. It has also reinforced the importance of trust and perhaps most importantly, it has particularly affected young people. As schools begin to fully reopen, the risks are being looked at through a magnifying glass.
Read moreSchool Catering and Cleaning Services: Considerations for your 20/21 budget.
The return to school in September 2020 will be like no other we have known. We know that services will need to be looked at for both flexibility and cost as uncertainty, difference in requirements and delivery are all considerations for school decision makers going forward.
Read moreRe-opening: Have you considered changes to your cleaning policy documentation?
For many businesses, enhanced cleaning will be about preventing the spread of Covid-19, but also enhancing customer's sense of security. Have you completed a full audit of your site and do you know which areas will require enhanced cleaning?
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Bulk food production and delivery, including packed lunches, food parcels and hampers, have become a new normal in our food operations.
Read moreSupport with Covid-19 Restart
Looking for advice on how to apply the government and industry guidelines to your operations? We can support with; Onsite risk assessments, Covid-19 policy writing, Training, Service audits, Reopening checks
Read moreUseful Links to Further Information
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
- FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
- FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
- BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
- INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.
