RABDF issues staff management guidelines amid coronavirus crisis
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has issued a set of guidelines to assist dairy farmers in safeguarding their workforce, as cases of coronavirus continue to increase.
The ‘11 tips on protecting your workforce during the coronavirus outbreak’ sets out ways in which dairy farmers can protect their staff, by identifying who should and should not be working, and how working practices can be adapted to maintain social distancing.
RABDF chairman, Peter Alvis, said: “Employers have a legal and moral obligation to make sure government guidelines are followed and staff remains safe. That is why we have produced some guidelines on how farmers can best protect their staff during this difficult time.
“Communication with staff during this time is vital and we would urge every dairy employer to engage with their staff now if they haven’t already done so, and work with them to reinforce the rules around social distancing and good hygiene.”
RABDF’s tips are focussed around the following areas:
- Identify staff that could be at risk
- Communicate to staff
- Monitor staff health
- Maintain social distancing
- Provide good hygiene facilities
- Provide staff with proof they are a key worker
- Change working practices
- Minimise outside contact
- Check your insurance
- Sourcing additional cover if your workforce becomes ill
- Seeking help
The guidelines can be downloaded at:
