New guidance for retailers and manufacturers is published by the Scottish Government as the country prepares for gradual easing of the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown
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NEW guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely return to work.
The Scottish Government says the documents are among the first for a number of specific sectors and have been developed in consultation with business, trades unions and regulators.
Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “Many businesses have been adapting to new ways of working with a significant proportion of staff working from home.
"While many people will continue with this, there are areas where it is not possible.
"We are listening to how businesses have made changes and in discussion with them to see how these changes can be safely applied to allow reopening.
“We’ve been working in partnership with industry, trades unions and regulators in around 14 sectors and will publish more sector-specific guidance over the next few weeks.
"However, I want to be clear that the journey doesn’t end once the guidance is published. This is just the starting point and these documents will continually evolve, where required, based on public health evidence and feedback from industry and trade unions.
“Guidance on its own, will not create safe working environments.
"We continue to work closely with the key enforcement agencies – the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities and Police Scotland – to ensure a joined up approach to the enforcement and monitoring of workplace public health measures.
“We are already supporting businesses through our unique package of support totalling £2.38 billion which reflects the specific needs of our economy. Our recovery will be an opportunity to renew our economy and build our resilience and future prosperity.”
The guidance is published on the Scottish Government website.
