Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland has been updated to help provide clarity on protecting employees in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
It provides further information for employers and makes clear that those providing essential services must follow social distancing requirements.
The revised guidance sets out all business workplaces that are not being specifically required to close should consider a key set of questions– and at all times work on the precautionary basis:
- Is what you do essential or material to the effort against the virus or to the wellbeing of society?
- Are you able to demonstrate and give confidence to your workforce that you can consistently practice safe social distancing and comply with ALL other standard health and safety requirements?