Risk assessment for staff exposures in the workplace
All staff who come into contact with COVID-19 cases – whether or not they are protected by the use of PPE or by other risk mitigation measures – should remain vigilant to the possibility of contracting infection and follow the guidance for People with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19 if they develop COVID-19 symptoms. Advice about whether a risk assessment is needed may be sought from the HPT. The HSE provides advice for workplaces. This guidance is of a general nature and should be treated as a guide. In the event of any conflict between any applicable legislation (including the health and safety legislation) and this guidance, the applicable legislation shall prevail.