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This template provides guidance on telethermographic systems used for body temperature measurements. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.
V02 Updated June 2021 to reflect changes in best practice and government guidance.
Please note changes do not yet reflect impact of 19th July changes in the UK.
This template provides information on the correct use of face shields. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.
Please note:
UK government guidance on face shields to date has been that if you are working in health or social care settings, you may need to wear a face shield at some times for eye protection. UK government advice does not recommend face shields in other settings at this time https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-ppe
Scottish government guidance is that Face shields may be used, but only if they are worn in addition to a face covering underneath, as the evidence shows that they do not provide adequate protection. If you are unable to wear a face covering, a face visor or face shield can be worn as it does provide a limited level of protection.https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/face-coverings/
Research made public on the 22nd September from Japan indicates that face shields may be "ineffective at trapping respiratory aerosols" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/22/face-shields-ineffective-trapping-aerosols-japanese-supercomputer-coronavirus. We are awaiting further government guidance on this issue
Please note, updated government guidance dated 26th November states that “A face visor or shield may be worn in addition to a face covering but not instead of one. This is because face visors or shields do not adequately cover the nose and mouth.” https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
V03 Updated June 2021 to reflect changes in best practice and government guidance.
This template provides guidance on how wearing a mask can help protect employees for certain workplaces and tasks that involve physical proximity to many other people and when social distancing is not possible. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.
To confirm: Government and industry advice is that face coverings are not expected by the authorities and are only to be worn in addition to standard (pre covid) kit if it is identified by the company’s risk assessment process as being required, and is supplied by the company.
This advice is intended to provide practical support for companies who decide to implement face coverings and temperature checks. It provides an overview of all the templates in this section as well as listing government guidance and links to resources, best practice and a checklist for business.
To confirm: Government and industry advice is that face coverings are not expected by the authorities and are only to be worn in addition to standard (pre Covid) kit if it is identified by the company’s risk assessment process as being required, and is supplied by the company.
Document revised December 3rd 2020 to reflect changes to government guidance on face visors/ shields Please note, updated government guidance dated 26th November states “A face visor or shield may be worn in addition to a face covering but not instead of one. This is because face visors or shields do not adequately cover the nose and mouth.” https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
V05 Updated June 2021 to reflect changes in best practice and government guidance.
This template provides information on the correct issue and maintenance of face shields. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.