Stay 20 metres apart when exercising, scientist warns, over fears runners can spread coronavirus from further away.
Belgian professor says keep on exercising, but stay outside slipstream of others where harmful micro-droplets can spread disease.
A new study says those exercising outside during the Covid-19 pandemic should increase the distance between themselves and others, the report saying the measures in place in the UK are potentially unsafe.
Government guidance says those exercising outdoors must keep a distance of at least two metres between themselves and others, however the white paper published by Prof Bert Blocken from Eindhoven University of Technology in Holland and KU Leuven in Belgium, says these measures are “ineffective” for those walking, running or cycling.
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants. Manufacturing businesses should implement control measures and carry out health surveillance checks with occupational health professionals.
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HSE Inspectors will be visiting woodworking businesses across Great Britain to ensure duty holders know the risks associated with woodworking and have effective controls in place to keep workers safe and protect their respiratory health.
It was found Trainee students are not submitting Health Screening Questionnaires on time or unaware they are required for their pre-employment records.
As of November 2020, England entered into its 2nd lockdown. The major difference this time is that we don’t have the weather or the lighter evenings on our side.
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