No employers have been prosecuted for Covid safety failings since the start of the pandemic, according to the TUC. An experienced inspector at the HSE, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Observer that inspectors were unable to halt work activities exposing workers to coronavirus because the virus was only classed as a significant threat. Currently HSE is saying walk off site [if you feel unsafe], but you cant do anything to stop the work, he said. HSE internal instructions have said they would be very reluctant to support an inspector who did [serve a prohibition notice].The inspector said some HSE staff felt frustrated by government pressure to keep many workplaces open and by the failure to take into account the risks to workers families. They are without access to the powers they need to take action where necessary.The TUC said it was concerned the lower-risk classification was allowing employers to get away with exposing workers to avoidable threats.
The TUC doesn't have concerns about anything in regards to the safety of workers.
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