HSE remind that COVID-19 incidents should only be reported under RIDDOR when one of the following circumstances applies:
an accident or incident at work has, or could have, led to the release or escape of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). This must be reported as a dangerous occurrencea person at work (a worker) has been diagnosed as having COVID-19 attributed to an occupational exposure to coronavirus. This must be reported as a case of diseasea worker dies as a result of occupational exposure to coronavirus. This must be reported as a work-related death due to exposure to a biological agentThe Environment Agency has published RPS 247 “Using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction activities”. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-ibaa-in-construction-activities-rps-247/using-unbound-incinerator-bottom-ash-aggregate-ibaa-in-construction-activities-rps-247
The HSE announced the release of a mobile app, designed to help small and medium sized organisations understand the law, their health and safety rights, and their responsibilities. The app can be downloaded on to an Apple or Android device from either the iOS or Google Play Store at a cost of £2.99. https://books.hse.gov.uk/HSE-Mobile-App?utm_source=hse.gov.uk&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=hse-solutions-app&utm_content=news-page
HSE and the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub are hosting a virtual workshop on 11 May 2021 to identify and discuss health and safety research priorities for the offshore renewable energy sector. https://supergen-ore.net/events/health-and-safety-research-in-offshore-renewables-workshop