When licensed trade is given the go ahead to reopen, businesses will need to consider what protocols need to be in place for them to operate safely and within the government guidance. Things to consider are:
- Working safely through coronavirus guidance
- Operating protocols
- Proposed protocols
- Expected announcements
- Risk Assessments – support through templates, retaining an advisor to carry out/support
- Clarify how adherence to risk assessments will be checked
- COVID-19 accreditation – Best Bar None are looking at launching an accreditation soon.
Useful documents
- UKH Draft_Pubs_Protocol_COVID-19_secure_including_Annex_1
- Tattu Restaurants SOP for reopening
- Guidance on the legionella risk
- reopening-guide
- NDML Back In Business Handbook V2
Useful links
- Working safely during coronavirus – gov.uk guidance
- HSE guidance on managing risk and risk assessment at work
- Harrison’s bite-size service supports premises to stay on-brand while implementing the risk management measures
- The Morning Advertiser’s guide to conducting a risk assessment for a licensed premises
- Cask Marque guide to reopening
