Employee communication

This template communication document will explain the right procedures that all PPT, MPT and FLT must undertake after each use of those devices. 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. 

Many businesses have been making physical changes to their premises to mitigate the risks of Covid-19 by moving or even removing furniture to allow extra room between tables and travel routes. This template helps to ensure that any furniture that might be moved does not now encroach on an escape route, or obstruct a fire exit for staff. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.

This template communication document provides an overview for all employees on the steps taken by the business to protect workers and sites during the COvid-19 pandemic. 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. 

Template consent form for conducting temperature checks on site. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.

This advice is intended to inform company approaches to employee communications about Covid-19. It provides an overview of all the templates provided in this section as well as listing government best practice and links to resources, best practice and a checklist for business. 

V04 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. 

The communication template and guidelines provided should be used to inform all workers regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.

Updated on the 17th December 2020 to reflect changes in government guidance about self-isolation period https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection 

V03 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. 

The communication template and guidelines provided should be used to inform all workers of different scenarios regarding Covid-19. Please adjust it based on your unique business needs.

Updated on the 17th December to include updated references to updated UK Government Guidance on self-isolation and travel into the UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection 

V03 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. 

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service information brief for returning to work after Covid-19 lockdowns which covers guidance to reinforce fire safety measures after lockdown.