Protecting vulnerable workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

All employers have a legal duty to protect workers from harm.

HSE has produced guidance on protecting vulnerable workers from coronavirus (COVID-19).

You should make sure you consider the risk to workers who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19) and put controls in place to reduce that risk.

Our guidance explains what you should as an employer to protect vulnerable workers during the pandemic. It covers the following topics:

• supporting workers in higher-risk groups
• clinically extremely vulnerable workers
• supporting extremely vulnerable workers returning to work
• protections in local lockdown areas
• pregnant workers

There are also links to the latest information on shielding and protecting workers in England, Scotland and Wales.