Vaccination risk assessment tool revoked
Health and Safety, COVID-19, Employment Law / 18 May 2022
This means that the Vaccination Risk Assessment Tool will be legally revoked effective 12 June 2022. A more tailored health and safety risk assessment will be needed to determine whether vaccination can be required in a workplace.
Message for Employers
Employers who are currently involved in implementing a vaccination requirement based on a duly completed risk assessment should pause this process and take into account current public health advice before continuing.
Please contact us if you are unsure about whether your current arrangements comply with the law.
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