Discuss the importance to an employer of implementing effective measures to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 infections in the workplace”.

Total word count 2000 words. Value 50% of the full marks available for the module.

COVID-19 has created the most significant and widespread impact on communities and businesses that has experienced in very many years. Its effects are likely to be felt for many years to come. This pandemic could be described as the biggest health and safety challenge to be faced by both Regulators and Practitioners in living memory. It is also an opportunity for our profession to prove its worth in making a significant contribution to preventing the spread of the virus in workplaces.

Your assignment is to:

Assignment: “Discuss the importance to an employer of implementing effective measures to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 infections in the workplace”.

The focus of your discussion should be placed upon the reasons why COVID-19 has become a focus of workplaces. You will identify the legal, financial, moral and reputational reasons why reducing the potential for infection should be an important focus currently for employers
You should also make reference to the main control measures that employers should consider.

You should use a range of published research, guidance, legislation and any relevant case law that shall be fully referenced.