THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DRAINAGE,WATER &WASTEWATER INDUSTRIES


HEALTH & SAFETY


likely thatmanyofus are findingourselves sittingdownfor long- you canreduce thisby settingalarms togetupandstretch,or evendoa set of star jumps. PeopleworkingintheTradeshave a reputationfor livingoffpies-on- the-goandenergydrinks,but theseoptions areprobablydoingyou moreharmthangood. Fuel yourbodywithnutrient-richfoodanddrink lotsofwater, soyoucankeephealthy andperformyourbest.


Take carewith news and information


Stick tothe facts andget your informationfromcredible sources you cantrust like theGOV.uk,NHS andWHO– andfact-check any informationyouget fromsocialmediaorWhatsappgroupchats.Be mindfulofwhat youshare, as inaccurate informationcanbeharmful to others too. Consider limitingthe time youspendconsumingnews stories andthink about turningoffalerts forbreakingnewsonyourphone toavoid gettingoverwhelmed. Itmightbehelpful toset yourself a specific time toreadupdatesor limit yourself toa couple checks aday.


Reduce stresswith breathing and relaxation techniques


Oneway torelieve stress, anxiety anddepressionis throughbreathing exercises.This is a calmingactivity that takes just a fewminutes andcan bedone anywhere.There’s aplethoraof resourcesout there including anNHS articleon‘Breathingexercises for stress’andanarticle about ‘Relaxation’onMind’swebsite -bothworthaGoogle!


Stay connected


Whenwe’re experiencingtimesofhighstress,we copebetter in company andwitha supportnetwork.Try yourbest tokeepintouch withyour supportnetwork viaphone calls, emails, socialmedia and videocalls. Lotsofpeople are alsofindingthe current situationdifficult,


sostayingintouchcouldhelpthemout too.


Get help if you need it There are alsolotsofhelplines youcancall if youare indistress and needimmediatehelp.YoucancallNHSurgentmentalhealthhelplines any timeofday. Search'NHSmentalhealthcrisis' tofindlocalhelplines andspeak toamentalhealthprofessional. There are alsomany charitiesofferinghelplines, support andadvice including: • The SamaritansHelpline:Offer emotional support 24hours aday - infull confidence.


• TheMindInfoline:Toanswerquestions about typesofmental healthproblems,where togethelp,drugandalternative treatments, andadvocacy.Call theMindinfoline (UKlandline calls are chargedat local rates, andcharges frommobilephoneswill vary considerably).


• ShoutCrisisText Line: For support ina crisis, youcantext Shout if you’re experiencingapersonal crisis, areunable tocope andneed support.


HowOkappy can help


Okappy isdesignedtostreamline your communications andworkforce managementprocesses andisone solutionthat couldhelpyoureduce work-relatedstress andstay connectedtothepeople inyourbusiness. WithOkappy youcancommunicatewithyournetwork, sendand receive jobs,manage yourworkforce remotely, runreports, andraise invoices - allononeplatform.Youcanreceiveupdates tojobdetails as theyhappenandviewall importantdocumentsneededfor thework in one secureplace. Wehope youfindthis articleuseful anditgives youa startingpoint in helpingyouimplement somehealthierhabits intoyour lifestyle and manage stress.


Help prevent a second wave: Update published to help organizations work safely and stop the spread of COVID-19


Version 2 of BSI’s SafeWorking Guidelines has published today, to help organizations protect people atwork fromthe ongoing coronavirus risks,mitigate outbreaks and build long-termresilience. The newly updated Guidelines include hundreds of contributions from experts across industry, academia, and governments globally, to consolidate practical guidance and experiences fromthe pandemic. In addition to safety planning and assessment of risks, it nowprovides advice onmanaging suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in all workplaces, including at home and inmobile settings.


TheGuidelines include recommendations to: • Treat any personwho becomes unwell in theworkplace as potentially havingCOVID-19


• Ensure suitable PPE is provided for first aiders • Isolate the personwho is unwell and provide themwith a facemask • Require the affected person to go home (or to amedical facility) • Establish if an affectedworker has been in close contactwith other workers and support thoseworkers to self-isolate


• Ensure the areas the affected person has been in are either isolated or cleaned


• Provide clear guidance onwhen it is safe for aworkerwho has had COVID-19 to return towork.


The Guidelines state that reasonable adjustments should bemade to FOLLOW US


supportworkers returning towork after contracting COVID-19, taking into account their physical and psychological needs. One such example is allowing flexiblework hours and time off.


Scott Steedman,Director of Standards at BSI said,“Thisweek, asmany organizations reopen their doors to customers and staff,we are faced with the challenge of protecting the public by helping to prevent work-related outbreaks of the virus.Workingwith technical experts, BSI has set out clear and practical guidance for organizations tomitigate the risks ofCOVID-19,minimize transmission, andmanage suspected and confirmed cases”. TheGuidelines highlight the need tomake sure safetymeasures are inclusive and accessible to everyone, and to recognize the importance ofworkers’psychological health andwell-being. It also includes new guidance on: • Safe use of toilets • Working fromhome • Reporting to external parties. Workingwith anAdvisoryGroup*, BSIwill continue to revise the Guidelines, as often as necessary, to reflect the dynamic situation. Each revisionwill take into account public feedback, government guidance, the level of risk, and emerging knowledge.The thirdVersion of the guidelines is expected to publish inAugust.


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