Please note that the UK Government has recently updated its guidance on face coverings.
Following this update, BCLM staff and volunteers working in non-public indoor spaces are recommended to wear a face covering, particularly when they are in discussions with colleagues and in common areas.
We have updated our BCLM Staff COVID-19 Safe Return to Work Guidelines to reflect the above. We would encourage all staff to read through this document and re-familiarise yourself with the expected COVID-19-safe behaviours whilst on site.
In addition to the above, we are asking all staff to please note the following:
– Unless you have an exemption, a face covering must be worn at all training sessions during the re-opening training programme taking place from Tuesday 4th to Thursday 13th May 2021.
– Staff are encouraged to take voluntary lateral flow tests at home prior to attending their first day of training. You can get a free test from most pharmacies or order online at https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests
– If your lateral flow test result is positive, you must not attend the Museum and immediately arrange a PCR test at your nearest testing centre. You must contact your line manager and email [email protected] with immediate effect to inform us of your positive result. Failure to immediately notify the Museum of a positive result may lead to disciplinary action.
Watch this short video for a quick guide on lateral flow tests:
As a Reminder
By attending the Museum, you are confirming that neither you nor a member of your household has any of the main COVID-19 symptoms, as outlined by NHS England, i.e.:
– A high temperature – this means that you feel hot to touch on your chest or back and you do not need to measure your temperature.
– A new and continuous cough – this means coughing a lot more than an hour, or three more coughing episodes in 24 hours. If you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual.
– A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
You must not attend the Museum, even if requested to do so, if you have any of the above symptoms.
Thank you for support with ensuring BCLM remains a COVID-19 secure workplace.
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