BPF publishes updated COVID-19 H&S guidance for the plastics industry

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published the second edition of its COVID-19: Guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice document. Originally published on 3 April, the new updated guidance is free for all companies to download. It gathers the best available information on hygiene, social distancing, adjusting shift patterns, working from home and developing policy to protect the workforce.

The UK government has stated it “is not asking all businesses to shut – indeed it is important for business to carry on”. As the plastics industry is vital to many supply chains, the majority of plastics companies are still operating, with many playing an integral role in the fight against COVID-19.

To help ensure the safety of workers, the BPF was one of the first trade associations to produce guidance for its sector. Developed in conjunction with its members, the guidance also draws upon up-to-date information from the UK government as well as Public Health England.

The latest edition of COVID-19: Guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice includes new sections on temperature testing, RIDDOR reporting, a C-19 risk assessment template and an appendix of useful links.

BPF Senior Industrial Issues Executive Graeme Craig comments:

The BPF is committed to helping the plastics industry deliver the highest standards in health and safety. Our Industrial Health and Safety Committee is one of our most active committees and consists of a variety of experts from across membership, who advised on the production of this document. We urge plastics companies to make use of this document to ensure they are providing the safest environment they can for their hard-working staff during this challenging time.

The BPF is a trade association that spans the entire plastics supply chain within the UK. It is also a keen supporter of ‘Safety in Manufacturing Plastics' (SIMPL): the industry-led initiative that aims to improve health and safety across the whole plastics industry.

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