- • having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer • having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer
- • having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein • having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors
- • had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months, or who are still taking • had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months, or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs
- • severe respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung • severe respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and severe COPD
- • a condition that means they have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID, • a condition that means they have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID, homozygous sickle cell)
- • taking medicine that makes you much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of • taking medicine that makes you much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of steroids or immunosuppression therapies)
- • a serious heart condition and are pregnant • a serious heart condition and are pregnant

The advice for this group is available from the HSE. Details of the arrangements that will apply for these staff, which will be in accordance with those applying for the public service generally, will be updated by the Department of Education following consultation with management bodies and unions and a circular will issue to all schools.

- 7. Control Measures

A range of essential control measures have been implemented to reduce the risk of the spread of Covid-19 virus and to protect the safety, health and welfare of staff, pupils, parents/guardians and visitors as far as possible within the school. These control measures are outlined in this document. The control measures shall continue to be reviewed and updated as required on an ongoing basis. It is critical that staff, pupils, parents/guardians and visitors are aware of, and adhere to, the control measures outlined and that they fully cooperate with all health and safety requirements. Staff, in particular, should note that they have a legal obligation under Section 13 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to comply with health and safety requirements and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues and other parties within the workplace. The following control measures have been put in place:

- Return to Work Form

Staff will be required to complete a RTW form at least 3 days prior to any return to the school facility (see section 2 above). The purpose of the RTW form is to get confirmation from staff that, to the best of his/her knowledge, he/she has no symptoms of Covid-19 and is not self-isolating or cocooning or awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test.

- Induction Training

All staff will undertake and complete Covid-19 Induction Training prior to returning to the school building. The aim of such training is to ensure that staff have full knowledge and understanding of the following:

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