Questions and Answers

Is the poison centre deadline likely to be extended as a result of COVID-19 and the fact that the workability issues still need to be finalised?

What is a mixture in a mixture (MIM) in relation to poison centres. I keep hearing the term, but I am not actually sure what it means.

Do I need to change any arrangements for dealing with emergencies, accidents or incidents if my lab is open during the COVID-19 pandemic?

What are the key points to think about with regard to risk assessments for returning to work?

As I can now reopen my workplace, I am planning to take some of my staff off furlough. How much notice do I need to give an employee to bring them back from furlough?

Can I require an employee on furlough to take annual leave?

I may have to lay off a significant number of my staff as a result of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. I understand that I can obtain financial help from the Government. Can you summarise the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention (“Furlough”) Scheme for me?

We are a small business and need to purchase some PPE for our essential workers. Does CE marking mean it is genuine?

I heard that there is a new database from ECHA called EUCLEF, can you tell me what it is?

Do I need to report exposure of COVID-19 to my employees under RIDDOR?