Questions and Answers

Our organisation has employees who, as part of their work function, must enter the domestic properties of our clients. What procedures should we be following in relation to Covid-19 secure guidelines?

Do you think it is realistic for the Government to ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2040? I see very few electric cars on the road today, and their limited range makes them unsuitable for most motorists.

I have seen that REACH Annex II which outlines the requirements for safety data sheets has been amended. When will I have to update my safety data sheets by?

Everything on Brexit has gone very quiet, do we know if there is likely to be a UK REACH yet?

As part of the preparations for making our office Covid-safe, we are thinking about using a pleasant green space in front of the building as an outdoor working and meeting place. Is it worth investing in outdoor workspaces as a more permanent feature of the working environment?

I know that there is a training requirement for users of diisocyanates. When does this need to be done by?

I understand that the new SCIP database covers articles and complex objects. But does packaging also fall into scope?

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?

An employee has contracted Covid-19. Are we required to report this to the enforcing authority?

We have inspected our building and reviewed our work activities but we cannot guarantee employees will be at least 1m apart at all times, as set out in social distancing requirements. Can we still open the workplace?