IS 17472 : 2020 Guidelines for Safe Working of Organisation during COVID-19 Pandemic

ICS 03.100.01 MSD 12

New Standard from Last Update.

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard provides general guidance to organizations on how to manage the risks related to COVID-19 in order to protect work-related health, safety and wellbeing. This standard is intended for use by organizations of all sizes and sectors including those:

a) have been operating throughout the pandemic; and

b) are resuming operations following full or partial closure.

1.2 This standard also provides guidance relating to the protection of employees of all types, including workers, volunteers, contractors, those on zero hours contracts, freelancers and other relevant interested parties.

1.3 This standard does not provide specific guidance for employee(s) in high risk clinical roles.