Global risk management firm, Anvil Group, launches COVID-19 'Fit to Work' app

LONDON - Sept. 3, 2020 - PRLog -- Available on iOS and Android, the app takes employees through a series of questions relating to the main COVID-19 symptoms recognised by the UK National Health Service, and delivers an initial diagnosis based on their answers. The app lets employees know whether they are deemed safe to enter their workplace or should stay at home and await further instructions. Employees' self-certification results are immediately sent to their employer, enabling employers to remain compliant with health and safety legislation and identify any potential cases early.

The app has been designed to help businesses, particularly those with at least 50 employees and limited HR or Health & Safety resources, who may be struggling to cope with managing the increased measures introduced, to ensure workforce safety.

Matthew Judge, Group Managing Director, Anvil Group: "Even with social distancing measures, additional hand hygiene, and the undertaking of robust and regular workplace cleaning, government advice also stipulates that early identification of the infected and those in close contact with them, is essential. By developing the Fit to Work app, we're providing a solution that will help organisations to navigate a return to the workplace safely and with confidence."

"Employers need to take sensible steps to fulfil their duty of care and to document their assessment and adopted policies. Being able to demonstrate that they have considered the risks carefully and have taken sensible steps to mitigate those risks will be crucial evidence in defence of any subsequent claims. If someone becomes infected at work in the absence of evidence of such steps having been taken, the employer is vulnerable to being found in breach of duty and liable for losses arising."

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance regarding reporting cases of COVID-19 under the Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). As organisations begin to welcome employees back into their usual workplaces, they need to undertake measures to protect themselves and their employees from staff members potentially entering the workplace with COVID-19 and infecting colleagues or others. Anvil's Fit to Work app helps organisations to demonstrate that they have implemented a 'safe system of work' to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19.

Alongside the app, Anvil Group has also introduced a range of other COVID-19 support services. Information on the full range of services available can be found on Anvil's COVID-19 information portal at http://info.anvilgroup.com/covid-19-resources. Organisations wanting further information on the Fit to Work app should contact Anvil Group directly.