Questions and Answers

Now that Plan B has been dropped, what Covid-19 restrictions will be in place instead and are people still required to self-isolate?

My contractor has suggested an advance payment. Should I agree?

What are the Governments ambitions for Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy?

It has been suggested that I employ a Quantity Surveyor on my project. What do they do?

My employer, as part of its work activities, undertakes welding. I have been informed that we must complete a risk assessment in relation to exposure from electromagnetic fields from this activity. Is this so?

Do I need to test a contractor’s electrical tools and equipment if they’re using them on my premises?

We have a property with wooden window frames that we wish to repaint. Our facilities management team has suggested that the frames may be coated with lead-based paint that would need to be removed. How can we determine if there is lead-based paint and what precautions should we be taking?

My organisation wishes to develop a campaign to help embed appropriate behaviours in relation to the control of virus transmission in the workplace. What should we consider in such a campaign?

I have been asked to review our emergency planning arrangements in light of the current pandemic situation. Are there any changes I need to make to existing procedures?

My organisation shares a property with other organisations. This property is managed by a third party on behalf of the landlord. Who is responsible for applying Covid-secure guidelines for the building?