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ARTICLE · 13 MAY 2020

The National Return To Work Safely Protocol – What Does It Mean In Practical Terms?

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The National Return to Work Safely Protocol ("the Protocol") was published on Saturday, 9 May 2020. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, stated that; "this Protocol is a critical component...

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The National Return to Work Safely Protocol ("the Protocol") was published on Saturday, 9 May 2020. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, stated that;

"this Protocol is a critical component of the Government's Roadmap for reopening the economy as we gradually lift the COVID-19 restrictions. It very clearly sets out the steps that businesses and workers should take to ensure that they can return to work safely".

Minister Humphreys added that "this Protocol is mandatory and it applies to all workplaces right across the economy". 

The Protocol describes the steps that employers and workers are to take in order to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. It is designed to be a fluid document and therefore employers and workers are advised to keep up-to-date with the latest measures introduced by the Government and any advice issued as a result.

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