This company policy includes the measures we are actively taking to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. You are kindly requested to follow all these rules diligently, to sustain a healthy and safe workplace in this unique environment. It’s important that we all respond responsibly and transparently to these health precautions, We assure you that we will always treat your private health and personal data with high confidentiality and sensitivity.
This coronavirus (COVID-19) company policy is susceptible to changes with the introduction of additional governmental guidelines. If so, we will update you as soon as possible by email.
This coronavirus policy applies to all of our employees who physically work in our office(s). We strongly recommend to our remote working personnel to read through this action plan as well, to ensure we collectively and uniformly respond to this challenge.
Here, we outline the required actions employees should take to protect themselves and their co-workers from a potential coronavirus infection.
If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, or feel poorly, request sick leave or work from home.If you have a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you can return to the office only after you’ve fully recovered, with a doctor’s note confirming your recovery.
If you are feeling ill, but you are able to work, you can request to work from home.
If you have recently returned from areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases (based on CDC announcements), we’ll ask you to work from home for 14 calendar days, and return to the office only if you are fully asymptomatic. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
If you’ve been in close contact with someone infected by COVID-19, with high chances of being infected yourself, request work from home. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
If you’re a parent and you have to stay at home with your children, request work from home. Follow up with your manager or departmental leader to make arrangements and set expectations. If you need to provide care to a family member infected by COVID-19, request work from home. You’ll only be permitted to return to the office 14 calendar days after your family member has fully recovered, provided that you’re asymptomatic or you have a doctor’s note confirming you don’t have the virus. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
All work trips and events – both domestic and international –be cancelled/postponed until further notice.
In-person meetings should be done virtually where possible, especially with non-company parties (e.g. candidate interviews and partners).
If you normally commute to the office by public transportation and do not have other alternatives, you can request to work from home as a precaution.
If you are planning to travel voluntarily to a high-risk country with increased COVID-19 cases, we’ll ask you to work from home for 14 calendar days. You will also be asked not to comeinto physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20-second hand-washing rule). You’ll find sanitizers around the office.
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately.
Open the windows regularly to ensure open ventilation.
Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to prevent from getting infected.
If you find yourself coughing/sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical contact with your coworkers and take extra precautionary measures (such as requesting sick leave).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways.
NHS England reports that despite the exact form of transmission being currently unknown, it is likely
that the Coronavirus is spread via cough droplets.
Therefore, the above measures apply to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
New or persistent Cough
High Temperature
Sore throat
Shortness of breath
If you develop a high temperature or a persistent cough while at work, you should:
1. Report this to your supervisor.
2. Avoid touching anything.
3. Cough or sneeze into a tissue and put it in a bin or, if you do not have tissues, cough and sneeze
into the crook of your elbow.
4. Return home immediately.
5. You must then follow the guidance on self-isolation and not return to work until your period of self-isolation has been completed.
If you have any one of the following criteria, do not come to site.
1. A high temperature or a new persistent cough – follow the guidance on self-isolation (see NHS
website for latest guidance):3Glazing Refurbishment Limited Suite 1a, Rookery House, The Guineas SC Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EQ Tel: 0207 183 6551
2. Are a vulnerable person by virtue of age, underlying health condition, clinical condition or pregnancy?
3. Living with someone in self-isolation or with a vulnerable person.
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